29 CFR 785.5 General requirements of sections 6 and 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
29 CFR Part 785: Hours Worked (29 CFR Part 785)
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Section 6 requires the payment of a minimum wage by an employer to his employees who are subject to the Act. Section 7 prohibits their employment for more than a specified number of hours per week without proper overtime compensation.
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Official text: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/part-785 · eCFR, up to date as of 2026-09-25 · Read 2026-09-29
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