HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 5 Question 110 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam

Question #: 110
Topic #: 5

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?

AWalsh-Healey Public Contracts Act

BPortal-to-Portal Act

CDavis-Bacon Act

DFair Labor Standards Act

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Suggested Answer: A

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.

by Kristofer at Apr 05, 2025, 09:34 AM

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Jeffrey

5 months ago

Really? I had no idea the Walsh-Healey Act was the first!

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Margurite

5 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that? I thought it was the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Kirk

6 months ago

Totally agree, that one set the standard for sanitation.

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Justa

6 months ago

Nah, it's definitely the Davis-Bacon Act.

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Micheal

6 months ago

I think it's the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act.

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Tiffiny

6 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

11 months 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

11 months ago

D) Fair Labor Standards Act

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Alecia

11 months ago

C) Davis-Bacon Act

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Stefania

11 months ago

B) Portal-to-Portal Act

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Mammie

12 months 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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