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Federal Minimum Wage Law: How the FLSA Actually Works
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law that sets the minimum wage, overtime rules, and child labor standards. Here's how it works, who it covers, and how it's enforced.
Current Federal Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25/hr Explained
The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, unchanged since 2009. Learn who it covers, who is exempt, how it interacts with state laws, and what $7.25/hr actually means for workers in 2026.
Federal Minimum Wage Increase: Will It Happen in 2026?
The federal minimum wage has been $7.25/hr since 2009. Here's what it would take to raise it, which proposals are currently in Congress, and why most wage growth is happening at the state level instead.
Why Hasn't the Federal Minimum Wage Increased Since 2009?
The federal minimum wage only changes when Congress passes a new law raising it, and none has passed since 2007.
Federal Minimum Wage Increases: A Complete Timeline
The federal minimum wage has been raised 23 times since 1938. Here is every increase, in order, and the pattern behind them.
Minimum Wage Increases in 2026: Every State That Raised Its Rate
20 states raised their minimum wage in 2026. See every state, its new rate, and why so many increases landed the same year.