Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Overview

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping, and child labor standards for workers in the private sector and government entities. At Texas A&M University, FLSA compliance ensures that non-exempt employees are entitled to a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour and overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. 

Use this service request to ask questions about:

• FLSA Overview: Learn more about FLSA minimum wage and overtime standards. 
• Exemptions from Overtime: Understand the three tests for determining exemption under FLSA. 
• Minimum Wage and Overtime Rules: Review guidelines on overtime, comp time, and minimum wage. 
• Overtime Calculation in Workday: Learn how overtime is tracked and paid in Workday. 

Eligibility

The Fair Labor Standards Act applies to all full-time and part-time workers at Texas A&M University. Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, while exempt employees are salaried and not eligible for overtime. 

Resources​​​​​​​

• Compensatory Time Issues for Employees (TrainTraq course):  TrainTraq course over comp time issues that employees should be made aware of.
• Compensatory Time Issues for Supervisors (TrainTraq course):  TrainTraq course over comp time issues that supervisors should be made aware of. 
• System Regulation 31.01.02: Fair Labor Standards:  Outlines compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) covering minimum wage, overtime, and exemption statuses.
• System Regulation 31.01.09: Overtime:  Provides guidelines for overtime eligibility and compensation including federal and state compliance, authorization requirements, and compensatory time policies. 
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) FAQ

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