The first amendment, the amendment ensuring freedom of religion for everyone, was written as the beginning of the 10 amendments known as the Bill of Rights.
Why does my employer ask for papers showing work authorization? Since 1986, the immigration law requires employers to only hire workers who have authorization by the U.S. government to work in this country. The law requires employers to check (verify) the identity and work eligibility of each employee.
The FLSA stipulates employers pay non-exempt employees at least the minimum wage that is set by the US Congress or the state in which they work, whichever is higher. Workers must receive overtime pay at the rate of one and a half times their regular rate of pay for each hour they work above 40 hours a week.