What Has the Government Done to Try to Address the Working

question 28

Multiple Choice

What has the government done to try to address the working conditions and exploitation of workers in sweatshops?

• A) Given tax breaks to corporations to minimize low profit margins
• B) Established the Fair Labor and Standards Act targeting unfair labor practices such as exploitation and discrimination
• C) Increased regulatory oversight of corporations with vulnerable populations
• D) Imposed regular fines for lack of improvement in the work environment in sweatshops.

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