With graduation season upon us and temperatures warming up, it is only a matter of time before amusement and theme parks, beaches, and pools see an influx of visitors as families begin their summer vacations. Many of these facilities employ more employees during the summer due to the need for additional help during vacation months, and under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), these employers may be exempt from paying employees minimum wage and overtime if they meet certain requirements to be considered an “amusement or recreational establishment.”
Home > Federal Law Articles > FLSA > Employees Covered (FLSA) > Reminder for Seasonal Recreational Facility Employers as Summertime Approaches: Minimum wage, overtime are not always part of equation