Which act is primarily known for establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, and record-keeping requirements for workers?

• A. Fair Labor Standards Act
• B. Americans with Disabilities Act
• C. Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• D. Title VII

Answer: (A)

This item tests knowledge of wage-and-hour legislation. The act that established minimum wage, overtime pay, and required wage-and-hour record-keeping is the Fair Labor Standards Act. It sets the baseline for what employers must pay and how they must track hours, including time-and-a-half overtime for eligible nonexempt workers who work more than 40 hours in a workweek. The other acts address different employment protections: the Americans with Disabilities Act focuses on disability rights and accommodations, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act targets corporate governance and financial reporting, and Title VII protects against discrimination based on protected characteristics. None of those establish minimum wage or overtime standards.