Kirsten worked 44 hours this week, but her employer told her that she is not entitled to overtime because the previous week she was out sick one day, so she only worked 32 hours. Since she had to stay late to catch up, the employer is not responsible for the overtime. Which of these determines whether Kirsten’s employer is correct or not?

A. the Fair Labor Standards Act
B. the state’s minimum wage law
C. the regulations of Kirsten’s industry
D. the contract created by Kristen’s union

A. the Fair Labor Standards Act