Question

Case 1. Wayne has been employed as a trainee in a print shop for one month and receives less than minimum wage for his work. According to the FLSA, have Wayne's rights been violated? Explain your answer.

A) Yes, because he is a trainee.
B) Yes, because he receives less than minimum wage.
C) No, trainees are exempt from FLSA regulations.
D) No, because it's his first month.

Answer 1

The Fair Labor Standards Act may protect Wayne if he is not receiving minimum wage as a trainee unless his program meets specific exemptions. The correct answer is option B).

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Wayne's rights may be violated if he is receiving less than the minimum wage, unless there is a specific exemption. Trainees may sometimes be paid less than the minimum wage under certain circumstances, such as if the training program meets particular criteria set by the Department of Labor, including the training being similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, for the benefit of the trainees. If Wayne's trainee position does not meet these criteria, then the payment of less than minimum wage would be a violation of the FLSA.