Several key regulations affect nurses. For example, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards. Under the FLSA, nurses may be classified as either exempt or non-exempt employees, which affects their eligibility for overtime pay. Additionally, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees, including nurses, to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons.
