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As a HR Professional you must understand the laws and regulations, which affect employee compensation. Which of the following was the first to address sanitary working conditions?
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The Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act addressed contractors with the federal government that exceed $10,000, to pay an established minimum wage to workers employed through the contract. This act was passed in 1936. This act also addressed, however, the requirements of sanitary working conditions for employees.
Answer option C is incorrect. In 1931 the Davis-Bacon Act was the first piece of legislation to actually establish a minimum wage. The act was, however, limited to the construction industry.
Answer option D is incorrect. The Fair Labor Standards Act was passed in 1938. It addressed minimum wage, overtime pay, child labor, and record keeping.
Answer option B is incorrect. The Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 clarified the hours of working for the purpose of minimum wage and overtime pay.
39 comments · newest first
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Jeffrey
10 months ago
Really? I had no idea the Walsh-Healey Act was the first!
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Margurite
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? I thought it was the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Kirk
10 months ago
Totally agree, that one set the standard for sanitation.
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Justa
10 months ago
Nah, it's definitely the Davis-Bacon Act.
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Micheal
11 months ago
I think it's the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act.
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Tiffiny
11 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think the Fair Labor Standards Act was mentioned in that context, but I’m still a bit confused about the details.
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Truman
11 months ago
I feel like the Walsh-Healey Act could be a contender here, but I can't recall if it specifically addressed sanitary working conditions or just general labor standards.
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Gilma
11 months ago
I remember studying the Davis-Bacon Act, but I thought that was more about wage rates for federal contracts rather than sanitary conditions.
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Cherry
12 months ago
I think the Fair Labor Standards Act might be the right answer since it covers various labor standards, but I'm not entirely sure about the specifics on sanitary conditions.
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Tina
12 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not super confident in my knowledge of these specific labor laws and their details. I'll have to make an educated guess and hope for the best.
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King
12 months ago
Okay, let me see. The question is asking about the first law to address sanitary working conditions, so I'm guessing it's not the Portal-to-Portal Act or the Davis-Bacon Act. I'll have to choose between the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Eugene
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know the Fair Labor Standards Act, but I'm not as familiar with the other options. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Audry
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about labor laws. I'm pretty confident I can narrow it down based on my knowledge of the key employment acts.
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Tiffiny
1 year ago
The Fair Labor Standards Act, hands down. It's like the granddaddy of all worker protection laws. I could probably write a whole essay on it.
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Camellia
1 year ago
The Fair Labor Standards Act, hands down. It's like the granddaddy of all worker protection laws. I could probably write a whole essay on it.
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Chauncey
1 year ago
D) Fair Labor Standards Act
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Alecia
1 year ago
C) Davis-Bacon Act
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Stefania
1 year ago
B) Portal-to-Portal Act
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Mammie
1 year ago
A) Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act
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Elly
1 year ago
Ha! The Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act? That's a classic trick question. Everyone knows that's about government contracts, not worker health and safety.
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Ceola
1 year ago
C: Actually, it's the Portal-to-Portal Act.
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Cathrine
1 year ago
B: No, I'm pretty sure it's the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Pedro
1 year ago
A: I think it's the Davis-Bacon Act.
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Leonard
1 year ago
Hold up, the Portal-to-Portal Act? Isn't that the one about travel time being counted as work time? I don't think that's the right answer here.
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Veta
1 year ago
The Davis-Bacon Act? Nah, that's about wage rates for construction workers, not sanitation. This one's got me stumped.
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Georgene
1 year ago
I believe it's the Portal-to-Portal Act.
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Elke
1 year ago
I'm not sure, maybe the Fair Labor Standards Act?
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Scarlet
1 year ago
I think it might be the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act.
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Lashanda
1 year ago
D) Fair Labor Standards Act
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Gaston
1 year ago
C) Davis-Bacon Act
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Dorethea
1 year ago
B) Portal-to-Portal Act
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Tom
1 year ago
A) Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act
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Lisandra
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think the answer might be A) Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act.
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William
1 year ago
I think the Fair Labor Standards Act was the first to address sanitary working conditions. It's a pretty straightforward answer, if you ask me.
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Cristina
1 year ago
Oh, I didn't know that. Thanks for the information!
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Joesph
1 year ago
Actually, it was the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act that was the first to address sanitary working conditions.
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Elmira
1 year ago
I think the Fair Labor Standards Act was the first to address sanitary working conditions.
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Maryann
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Bettina
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) Davis-Bacon Act.