HR 10774 · 93th Congress · Labor and Employment

Fair Labor Standards Amendments

Introduced 1973-10-04· Sponsored by Rep. Snyder, M. G. (Gene) [R-KY-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1973-10-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fair Labor Standards Amendments - Title I: Increases in Minimum Wage Rates - Increases the minimum wage for nonagricultural workers to $1.90 per hour during the first year after the effective date of this Act, $2.10 per hour during the second year, and $2.20 per hour thereafter. Increases the minimum wage for agricultural workers to $1.50 per hour during the first year after the effective date of this Act, $1.70 an hour during the second year, and $1.85 an hour during the third year from such date, and not less than $2.00 an hour thereafter. Raises the minimum wage rate for employees in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Excludes employees in the Canal Zone from the increases in the minimum wage. Title II: Revision of Exemptions - Provides that the maximum hours restriction imposed on employers shall not apply with respect to the employment of any employee in a retail or service establishment if: (1) such employee is employed in a bona fide sales capacity in, or as manager of, such establishment; (2) such employee's regular rate of pay is not less than twice the wage rate in effect for nonagricultural employees; and (3) for employment in such establishment in excess of forty-eight…

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