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The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1935: Impact on Wages, Hours, and Employment

Enacted in 1935, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) marked a significant milestone in American labor history, establishing regulations for minimum wages, overtime pay, and youth employment. Aimed at improving labor conditions during the Great Depression, it significantly reduced unemployment and regulated working hours. The Act also laid the groundwork for unemployment insurance and retirement benefits in the U.S. This legislation continues to affect labor policies today, providing essential protections for workers.

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The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1935: Impact on Wages, Hours, and Employment

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  1. Franklin Delano Roosevelt

  2. Fair Labor Standards Act • 1935 • Wages • Hours

  3. Work Progress Administration • 1935 • Kind of work • June 30, 1943 • Employment total

  4. Unemployment Insurance • 1935 • 50% • 26 weeks

  5. Social Security • 1935 • Retirement • Payroll taxes'

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