Understanding Your Employment Rights

Key Employment Rights in the U.S.

Understanding your employment rights is crucial to ensuring fair treatment and protecting your interests. Here are some key rights that employees in the United States are entitled to:

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• Minimum Wage: Employers must pay a minimum wage, which varies by state and locality.

• Overtime Pay: Non-exempt employees must be paid overtime for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.

• Child Labor Laws: The FLSA sets restrictions on the employment of minors.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

• Unpaid Leave: Eligible employees can take unpaid leave for specific family and medical reasons, such as caring for a sick family member or a new child.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws

• Discrimination Protection: Employers cannot discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

• Harassment Prevention: Employers must provide a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.

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