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What if I want to file my charge with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

Under the work sharing agreement between the Human Rights Bureau and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a complaint filed with the Human Rights bureau will be dual-filed with the EEOC, provided it meets the EEOC’s jurisdiction requirements. Also a complaint filed with the EEOC that meets the Human Rights Bureau’s jurisdiction requirements will be dual-filed with HRD. It is not necessary to contract both offices.

What is the ADR Program?

The Human Rights Bureau has adopted the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program to attempt to resolve discrimination issues through mediation/conciliation. A resolution of a complaint through mediation is less costly because it can settle a case in a matter of weeks as opposed to a lengthy investigation. The ADR program is strictly voluntary and all parties must be willing to participate.

How may I learn about discrimination?

The Human Rights Bureau has an education unit whose mission is to provide training and education to the public, especially employers, about unlawful discrimination and how to prevent it. If you would like information concerning our education program you may contact the Bureau at (505) 827-6838 or toll-free at 1-800-566-9471.

What hours can youth work?

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the minimum age for employment in non-agricultural employment is 14. Hours worked by 14- and 15-year-olds are limited to:

  • Non-school hours;
  • 3 hours in a school day;
  • 18 hours in a school week;
  • 8 hours on a non-school day;
  • 40 hours on a non-school week; and
  • Hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (except from June 1 through Labor Day, when evening hours are extended to 9 p.m.)

Youth 14 and 15 years old enrolled in an approved Work Experience and Career Exploration Program (WECEP) may be employed for up to 23 hours in school weeks and 3 hours on school days (including during school hours).
The FLSA does not limit the number of hours or times of day for workers 16 years and older.

When is overtime due?

For covered, nonexempt employees, state law requires overtime pay at a rate of not less than one and one‐half times an employee’s regular rate of pay after 40 hours of work in a week of seven days. Some exceptions to the 40 hours per week standard apply under special circumstances to police officers and firefighters employed by public agencies and to employees of hospitals and nursing homes. 

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