In the context of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938,individual coverage refers to the protections offered to:

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 mandates wages, hours, and ages for employment in the United States, among other labor standards. Individual coverage refers to the protections offered to employees if their work regularly involves them in commerce between states ("interstate commerce"). The FLSA provides coverage, even when there is no enterprise coverage, to workers who are "engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce." The Civil Rights Act of 1866 regulates the actions of all individuals or entities when entering into a contract to employ someone else. There is no requirement for a minimum number of employees in order to qualify as an employer under the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

In the Context of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938,individual