Guaranteed Work Hours Clarification

Summary

Employers must adhere to contract terms under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If your contract guarantees 32 hours, the employer is generally obligated to meet this. If they fail, you can file a wage claim with the Hawaii Wage Standards Division.

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I’m a travel nurse, My contract guarantees * hours. My last week I only scheduled two days because my contract ended midweek. is the company still obligated to meet the * hour guaranteed hours.?
It depends on the terms of your contract and local labor laws. Can you please tell me where you are located so I can provide more precise information?
Hawaii
In Hawaii:
- The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) covers most employees.
- An employer must abide by the terms of the contract.
If they fail, you can possibly file a wage claim with the Hawaii Wage Standards Division.

Hawaii Wage Standards Division


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Punchbowl St #*, Honolulu, HI *
Website: www.labor.hawaii.gov/wsd/
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