Minimum Wage Dept of Labor announcement 1968

Format: 16mm

Archive ID: 0937

Notes: 'Here is important news for wage earners and their employers beginning February 1st 1968. The new federal minimum wage is $1.60 an hour for those workers whose minimum wage was $1, forty cents an hour, also beginning February 1st 1968. The new federal minimum wage is $1.15 an hour. For those workers whose minimum wage was $1 an hour. Overtime pay is required at a rate of not less than one and one half times the employee's regular rate of pay unless specifically exempt. The official poster points on these and other requirements and must be displayed in all places of employment where the law applies. More information may be obtained from the nearest federal wage hour office of the US Department of Labor.'

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The 16mm still from 'Minimum Wage Dept of Labor announcement 1968' features an announcement detailing the new federal minimum wage changes effective February 1, 1968. The minimum wage is stated to be $1.60 per hour for certain workers previously earning $1.00, and $1.15 for another category of workers. The still likely highlights the significance of these wage changes for both employees and employers during that period.

00:00:00.000 — The 16mm still from 'Minimum Wage Dept of Labor announcement 1968' features an announcement detailing the new federal minimum wage changes effective February 1, 1968. The minimum wage is stated to be $1.60 per hour for certain workers previously earning $1.00, and $1.15 for another category of workers. The still likely highlights the significance of these wage changes for both employees and employers during that period.

The still features a poster announcing changes to the federal minimum wage effective February 1, 1968. It highlights a new minimum wage of $1.60 for certain workers, with a previous wage of $1.00, and a new rate of $1.15 for others. The poster emphasizes that it must be displayed in all establishments in compliance with federal wage and hour laws. The design includes wording directed toward employers and employees, underscoring the importance of these wage adjustments.

00:00:44.711 — The still features a poster announcing changes to the federal minimum wage effective February 1, 1968. It highlights a new minimum wage of $1.60 for certain workers, with a previous wage of $1.00, and a new rate of $1.15 for others. The poster emphasizes that it must be displayed in all establishments in compliance with federal wage and hour laws. The design includes wording directed toward employers and employees, underscoring the importance of these wage adjustments.

The still features two informational posters aimed at wage earners and employers regarding minimum wage changes effective February 1, 1968. The left poster details the new federal minimum wage rates: $1.60 per hour for specific workers and outlines wage rates that have changed from $1.15 to $1.60. The right poster emphasizes that this information must be displayed in all establishments governed by federal wage-hour laws. The color scheme is muted, contributing to a retro feel typical of the era.

00:00:53.287 — The still features two informational posters aimed at wage earners and employers regarding minimum wage changes effective February 1, 1968. The left poster details the new federal minimum wage rates: $1.60 per hour for specific workers and outlines wage rates that have changed from $1.15 to $1.60. The right poster emphasizes that this information must be displayed in all establishments governed by federal wage-hour laws. The color scheme is muted, contributing to a retro feel typical of the era.

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Here is important news for wage earners and their employers. Beginning February 1, 1968, the new federal minimum wage is $1.60 an hour for those workers whose minimum wage was $1.40 an hour. Also beginning February 1, 1968, the new federal minimum wage is $1.15 an hour for those workers whose minimum wage was $1.00 an hour. Overtime pay is required at a rate of not less than one and one-half times the employee's regular rate of pay unless specifically exempt. The official poster points out these and other requirements and must be displayed in all places of employment where the law applies. More information may be obtained from the nearest federal wage hour office of the U.S. Department of Labor.