The 2004 U.S. Master Wage-Hour Guide encompasses the revisions to the white-collar exemption regulations set forth by the Department of Labor. Employees wages and hours are regulated under federal law by a number of statutes. The law having the broadest application is The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), controlling employment in both government and private industry. The FLSA fixes minimum wages that must be paid, requires payment of overtime for hours worked in excess of a specified number, prohibits discrimination in pay on the basis of sex, and regulates the employment of children. Other related laws covered in this set impose restrictions on both the amount of wages that can be garnished and provide protections for migrant and seasonal agricultural workers. The 2004 edition of the U.S. Master Wage-Hour Guide encompasses the revisions to the white-collar exemption regulations set forth by the Department of Labor. These complex regulations define which employees are exempt from the FLSA's minimum wage and overtime provisions, and they are an ongoing source of confusion, and litigation. The "Exemptions" chapter underwent substantial revisions to reflect these changes. Also covered is The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which establishes a minimum labor standard with regard to leaves of absence for family or medical reasons. The Guidebook presents a first approach to these broad and complex controls. The introduction summarizes the basic legislation. Succeeding chapters demonstrate how the rules apply to particular employment situations and explore practical aspects of employment arrangements in light of the federal wage and hour law. Also included is the FLSA Law and Explanation: "White Collar" Exemptions, giving you important background information concerning the rules changes, along with concise explanations of the new rules and how they have changed from the prior regulations. It also provides the full text of the revised regulations and the Fair Labor Stan