North Dakota Jury Instruction - 1.7.1 Fair Labor Standards Act 29 USC Sect. 201 et seq. General Instruction

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Adverse Employment Action
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11CF-1-7-1
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs.

Title: North Dakota Jury Instruction — 1.7.1 Fair Labor Standards Act 29 USC Sect. 201 et seq. General Instruction: An Overview for Understanding Employee Rights Keywords: North Dakota, jury instruction, Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 USC Sect. 201 et seq., General Instruction, employee rights Introduction: In North Dakota, the jury instruction 1.7.1 Fair Labor Standards Act provides crucial guidance for understanding various aspects of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLEA) as outlined in the United States Code (USC) Section 201 et seq. This general instruction aims to inform jurors about the employee rights protected under the FLEA and helps them make informed decisions in cases concerning labor standards violations. Types of North Dakota Jury Instruction — 1.7.1 Fair Labor Standards Act 29 USC Sect. 201 et seq. General Instruction: 1. General Instruction on the FLEA's Purpose and Scope: This type of instruction provides jurors with an overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act, explaining its purpose and scope. It highlights the Act's key provisions aimed at safeguarding employee rights concerning minimum wage, overtime pay, child labor restrictions, and equal pay for equal work. 2. Instruction on Minimum Wage: This type of instruction familiarizes the jury with the concept of minimum wage as established by the FLEA. It explains how the Act sets a federal minimum wage to protect low-wage workers and the exceptions that may apply based on certain industries or employment categories. 3. Instruction on Overtime Pay: This specific instruction educates the jury about the FLEA's requirement for payment of overtime wages. It outlines the criteria that determine when an employee is eligible for overtime compensation, the calculation methods, and the applicable rates based on regular working hours and overtime hours. 4. Instruction on Child Labor Restrictions: This instruction sheds light on the FLEA's provisions regarding the employment of minors. It outlines the restrictions on the type of work, hours of work, and occupations in which minors are prohibited or restricted from engaging based on their age. It emphasizes the importance of protecting children's welfare and their educational opportunities. 5. Instruction on Equal Pay for Equal Work: This instruction addresses the FLEA's mandate for employers to provide equal pay for equal work, irrespective of gender. It highlights the Act's goal of eradicating gender-based wage discrimination and emphasizes the criteria for determining whether unequal pay practices are violating the law. Conclusion: The North Dakota Jury Instruction — 1.7.1 Fair Labor Standards Act 29 USC Sect. 201 et seq. General Instruction facilitates a better understanding of the rights protected under the Fair Labor Standards Act. By providing jurors with comprehensive information on various aspects of the FLEA, these instructions ensure fair and just proceedings when cases involving labor standard violations are deliberated upon.