Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Fair

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ?

• A) The FLSA sets 16 years of age as the minimum age for employment.
• B) The FLSA limits the number of hours worked by minors under the age of 18.
• C) The FLSA was amended in 2006 to increase penalties against employers who violate child labor laws.
• D) The FLSA increased penalties from $10,000 to $50,000 for each FLSA violation leading to the serious injury or death of a child worker.
• E) The FLSA increased the penalties for violations from $11,000 to $50,000, which are subject to doubling for repeated or willful violations.

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