There are many cases of serious wage and hour violations by employers. These include employers failing to provide breaks; pressuring workers to under-report hours of work; requiring that work be performed both before and after shifts; or simply deleting work hours from timecards or computerized payroll records. With these violations in mind, please respond to the following:

• Briefly summarize FLSA, including the protections of the law.
• What are the legal implications for employers? Do you feel there are any legitimate criticisms of FLSA from an employer's perspective?