29CFR510.510.2 - Purpose and scope of regulations.

Content Last Revised: 3/30/90
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CFR
Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to ESA

Title 29
Labor

Chapter V
Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor

Part 510
Implementation of the Minimum Wage Provisions of the 1989 Amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act In Puerto Rico

Subpart A
General

29 CFR 510.2 - Purpose and scope of regulations.

Section Number: 510.2
Section Name: Purpose and scope of regulations.

    (a) The purpose of these regulations is to implement the 1989 
Amendments to the FLSA with respect to minimum wage increases in Puerto 
Rico. These regulations establish the applicable wage rates and 
effective dates in the four statutory tiers and categorize industries 
and governmental entities in Puerto Rico in those tiers according to 
average hourly wage rates. In addition, these regulations explain the 
methodology used to determine appropriate tiers, including the use of 
standard industrial classification (SIC) codes to categorize industries.
    (b) Subpart A of this part summarizes the provisions of the 
Amendments as applicable to Puerto Rico and defines the terms used 
herein. Subpart B of this part states the specific minimum wage rates 
for each tier and the effective dates of those rates. Subpart C of this 
part explains how industry and governmental categories were determined, 
the general methodology used to conduct the surveys which provided the 
data used to determine average hourly wage rates, and special issues in 
the classification of governmental entities. Appendix A of this part 
contains a listing of manufacturing industries by Standard Industrial 
Classification (SIC) code and indicates the tier to which each industry 
is subject. Appendix B of this part contains a listing of 
nonmanufacturing industries by SIC code and indicates the tier to which 
each industry is subject. Appendix C of this part contains a listing of 
government corporations and indicates the tier to which each such 
corporation is subject. Appendix D of this part contains a listing of 
municipalities and indicates the tier to which each municipality is 
subject.
    (c) Nothing contained in this part should be construed as precluding 
the Puerto Rico Minimum Wage Board, which has been granted authority to 
promulgate minimum wage rates above the Federal statutory minimum, from 
providing for increases in any industry which would exceed the rates 
provided for in these regulations or in section 6(a)(1) of the Act.