Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1974

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fair Labor Standards Amendments - Provides for an increase in the minimum wage to $2.20 a hour over a specified period for employees covered before 1966, nonagricultural employees covered in 1966 and 1973, and agricultural employees. States that such increase shall not apply to employees in Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands, of the United States or of the government of the Virgin Islands; of a hotel, motel, or restaurant; or of any other retail or service establishment engaged in the offering of food. Establishes the minimum wage rate for such employees as equal to that of employees in States, as prescribed under this Act. Provides for the appointment of a special industry committee to recommend for employees in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the highest minimum wage rates. Includes Federal and State employees in the minimum wage coverage and defines such employees. Establishes minimum wage rates for domestic service employees and retail and service establishments. Excludes from overtime rates specified tobacco employees. Exempts for two years, telegraph agency employees from the maximum hours provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Establishes overtime rate and maximum ho…