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Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

A federal law that 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.

Wage range

The expected spectrum of pay, including salary and other forms of compensation, that an employer anticipates for a specific job. This can be based on things like a pay scale, past ranges for the position, or the budgeted amount.

Employment opportunity

Any chance for someone to get a job, whether it's a new position, a promotion, or any other opening within a company.

Unlawful practice

An action or failure to act that is prohibited by law and can lead to legal consequences or penalties.

Retaliate

To take negative action against someone for exercising their legal rights, such as denying a promotion or firing an employee.

Civil penalty

A fine or punishment imposed by a government agency or court for breaking a law, but it does not involve criminal charges.

Statutory damages

A fixed amount of money that a court can award to someone who has been harmed, even if they can't prove the exact financial loss. This amount is set by law.