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Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA)

A federal law that sets minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments.

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

A fundamental statute of United States labor law that guarantees the right of private sector employees to organize into trade unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action such as strikes.

Employee

A person who works for an employer in exchange for pay, typically receiving benefits like minimum wage, overtime, and unemployment insurance.

Independent Contractor

A self-employed person who contracts to perform work for others, typically having more control over their work and not receiving employee benefits or protections.

Overtime Pay

Extra pay for working more than a standard number of hours (usually 40) in a workweek, typically at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.

Collective Bargaining

A process where a group of employees, often through a union, negotiates with their employer to determine terms of employment, such as wages, hours, and working conditions.