Under The Fair Labor Standard Act, also known as FLSA (F-L-S-A),
Congress is given the power to establish the minimum hourly wage
employers must pay its employees. The rate is usually determined
by economic conditions and can change at the discretion of
lawmakers. The current minimum wage rate has been set at $5.15
(five dollars and fifteen cents) an hour. All employees covered
under FLSA must be paid at least this rate for each hour worked
up to and including 40 hours in a workweek. If some states set a
different minimum rate, companies must pay employees the higher
rate. It's important to note that minimum wage laws don't
strictly apply to hourly wage earners. Companies who employ non-
exempt workers who earn salaries or commission must determine
whether their average hourly rate meets the minimum wage. If the
average hourly rate is less than the minimum wage in any pay
period, companies must increase the employee's wages up to the
minimum wage. Keep in mind that the FLSA contains a number of
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