Which Act Was Passed in 1938 to Establish Laws Outlining

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which act was passed in 1938 to establish laws outlining wage, overtime pay, and maximum hour requirement for most U.S.workers?

• A)Equal Pay Act
• B)Fair Labor Standards Act
• C)Walsh-Healy Act
• D)Civil Rights Act
• E)Living Wage Act

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Definitions:

Equal Opportunities

Policies and practices designed to ensure that individuals are treated fairly and equitably, without discrimination based on characteristics such as race, gender, disability, or age.

Protected Classes

Groups of people who are legally protected from discrimination and harassment in the workplace, housing, education, and other areas based on specific characteristics such as race, religion, gender, and more.

Equity Theory

Equity Theory suggests that individuals seek fairness in relationships, feeling satisfied when they perceive that their inputs and outcomes are proportional to those of their comparison others.

Continuance Commitment

Commitment that results when an employee remains with a company because of the high cost of losing organizational membership including monetary and social costs.