When the Healthy Communities and Cities Concept Was Brought to the United

question 5

Multiple Choice

When the Healthy Communities and Cities concept was brought to the United States:

• A) The cities chosen for the initial work were Los Angeles and New York City.
• B) Canada adopted the program at the same time for continuity across borders.
• C) The same strict guidelines that were implemented in Europe were used.
• D) Smaller communities and localities were targeted instead of large cities.

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Definitions:

Fair Labor Standards Act

U.S. legislation enacted in 1938 to protect workers against unfair pay and employment practices, establishing minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, and child labor standards.

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Pay Range

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Market-pay Surveys

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