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Your Rights in the Workplace 9/18/2018

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The Fair Labor Standards Act was passed in 1938 that (among other things) prohibited child labor, created overtime after 40 hours of work per week, and provided for a minimum wage. 9/18/2018

Minimum Wage minimum wage in Washington state is $7.63 per hour 14- and 15-year olds may be paid LESS than the adult minimum wage i.e. 85% of the adult minimum wage, $6.49 per hour 9/18/2018

Normal Work Week The normal work week is 40 hours for every 7 day period. If you work more than 40 hours, every hour after that you should make 50% more of your wages. For example, if your wage is $10/ hour, if you work more than 40 hours, you should make $15/ hour for those overtime hours. Most agricultural workers, managerial workers, and some other workers do not have to be paid overtime. 9/18/2018

Example Wage Calculation Hourly Wage Hours Worked Wages $7.63 40 $305.20 $11.45 10 $114.50 Total 50 $419.70 9/18/2018

Some employment laws of Washington You have a claim against your employer if you make less than the minimum wage per hour or you are not paid overtime wages. You may be able to get double the amount the employer owes you. Under Washington state law, you must be paid on set paydays and receive a statement of your wages. Payday must be at least once a month. Paying you late is illegal. Under Washington state law, you have the right to a paid 10-minute rest break for each 4 hours you work. You must be allowed a meal break of at least 30 minutes about midway through your shift. Your employer does not have to pay you for the meal break unless you are required to remain on duty. 9/18/2018

Other Rights Help if you are hurt on the job If you are hurt on the job, you may go to a doctor and file a workers’ compensation claim. The State will pay medical bills for your injury and often replace some of your wages if you need time off to recover. 9/18/2018

Other Rights – Cont. Work free of discrimination It is against the law for you to be fired, demoted, harassed, or given worse work assignments on account of your race, national origin, sex, age, language, religion or disability. 9/18/2018

At-will employment The employer or the employee may end the employment relationship at any time for any reason or for no reason. 9/18/2018

Concerted Activity The right of two or more people to act together to try to improve their workplace is called concerted activity. You have this right even if you are not in a union. Firing or mistreating workers engaged in concerted activity is illegal If you have a complaint to make to your employer, it may help to protect yourself by complaining with another worker. 9/18/2018