Which of the Following Pieces of Legislation Had a Significant

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pieces of legislation had a significant NEGATIVE impact on EMS funding?

• A) The Emergency Medical Services Systems Act
• B) The National Highway Safety Act
• C) The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
• D) The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)

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Labor Dispute

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Fair Labor Standards Act

A United States federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.

Federal Minimum Wage

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