The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal regulation that defines standards for wages and overtime pay. It requires employers to pay covered employees who are not otherwise exempt at least the federal minimum wage and overtime pay of one-and-one-half-times the regular rate of pay. States enact their own labor laws as well, including state-specific minimum wage and varying ways to apply overtime (either per day, per week, per consecutive work days). One way to stay abreast of common FLSA and State laws is to be aware of the laws and regulations on your labor law posters. You may also use a fixed rate outsourced human resource consulting firm, contract with a local human resource professional or use a human resource attorney. Your choice will depend on your time and budget, and risk tolerance.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers of 50 or more employees to give up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for the birth or adoption of a child or for the serious illness of the employee or a spouse, child or parent.
California passed some new labor laws late in 2012. Please check our other articles. As a California payroll service & California payroll company, Pink Payroll can assist you with either answer ing your questions or providing resources who can.