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State Wage and Hour Claims Toolkit
Practical Law Toolkit w-026-5898 (Approx. 29 pages)
State Wage and Hour Claims Toolkit
by Practical Law Labor & Employment
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State and local law resources concerning wage and hour compliance, including employee handbook policies under state laws. This toolkit includes multi-state and state-specific resources on state wage and hour compliance topics.
State and local laws impact a variety of wage and hour standards. While the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to most employers regardless of location, many state and local laws impose additional or different requirements regarding:
- Minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.
- Overtime exemptions.
- Child labor restrictions.
- Pay periods and manner of wage payment.
- Notice and recordkeeping obligations.
- Meal and break time (including lactation breaks).
- Independent contractor classification.
- Vacation and sick leave.
- Confidentiality of salary history information.
- Wage garnishment.
- Classification of interns, trainees, and volunteers.
Employers should be aware of and ensure compliance with state laws in states where:
- The employer is located.
- The employer operates.
- Any employees work (including remote employees).
For more information on federal wage and hour law requirements, see Wage and Hour Claims Toolkit.