Allegheny Pennsylvania Jury Instruction — 1.7.1 Fair Labor Standards Act 29 USC Sect. 201 et seq. General Instruction is a legal guideline that provides guidance to jurors in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLEA) and its various provisions. The FLEA is a federal law that sets out requirements for minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards in the United States. This specific jury instruction, 1.7.1, focuses on the general overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act and its key provisions. It provides jurors with a comprehensive understanding of the Act and assists them in making informed decisions in relevant legal cases. The instruction covers multiple aspects of the FLEA, including: 1. Minimum Wage: The instruction outlines the federal minimum wage requirements set by the FLEA, which establishes the minimum amount employers must pay to covered employees for each hour of work. 2. Overtime Pay: It details the FLEA provisions regarding overtime pay, which generally requires employers to pay eligible employees one and a half times their regular rate of pay for any hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. 3. Child Labor: The instruction also covers the child labor provisions of the FLEA that aim to protect minors from any hazardous or exploitative working conditions by prohibiting specific occupations and setting limitations on working hours. 4. Record keeping: It explains the importance of maintaining accurate records of employees' wages, work hours, and other related information as required by the FLEA. By providing jurors with this general instruction, the court aims to ensure that they have a clear understanding of the basic concepts and principles behind the Fair Labor Standards Act. This instruction serves as a foundation for jurors to evaluate the facts and evidence presented in a case where FLEA violations may be alleged. It is important to note that while Allegheny Pennsylvania Jury Instruction — 1.7.1 provides a general overview of the FLEA, there may be additional specific instructions or variations of this instruction depending on the particular case or legal issue at hand. These may include instructions related to exemptions, collective actions, or any other relevant provisions specific to Allegheny County or Pennsylvania state laws.