The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938: An In-depth Overview and Explanation, 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 28

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_28_0019

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The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938: An In-depth Overview and Explanation, 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 was enacted by Congress to establish fair labor standards in employments affecting interstate commerce. The Act aims to improve the standard of living for workers, eliminate unfair labor conditions, and regulate commerce among states. It defines key terms such as "person," "commerce," "employer," and "employee," and creates the Wage and Hour Division under the Department of Labor. The Act also addresses oppressive child labor and establishes industry committees to oversee compliance with labor standards.

Dates

1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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