Asked by Kalice Hitchman on Jul 04, 2024

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Which of the following does the Fair Labor Standards Act primarily affect?

A) Employees who work on commission
B) Salaried employees
C) Contract employees
D) Employees who earn hourly wages
E) Employees who have been laid off

Fair Labor Standards Act

U.S. federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full-time and part-time workers.

Hourly Wages

A rate an employer agrees to pay a worker for each hour worked.

Commission

A fee or percentage awarded to an individual or group for performing a service or facilitating a transaction.

  • Understand the requirements set forth by the Fair Labor Standards Act for workers paid by the hour.
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Saron EmbayeJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) primarily affects employees who earn hourly wages, as it establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.