Question

Select all that apply.Four worker benefits that passed through government legislation included:

Answer 1

1) Federal minimum wage- The federal government established a minimum wage that individuals can receive for working at a specific business. This law was passed after decades of protest and fighting between labor and management.

2) Overtime pay- State governments created laws to ensure that anyone who works over a 40 hour work week will receive overtime pay. This was enacted to prevent businesses from overworking employees.

3) Creation of the FDA- The Food and Drug Administration is a government agency that checks on the working/food prep conditions for restauraunts. This ensures a safe and clean working environment for employees.

4) Social Security Act- This federal law helped to provide financial assistance to individuals who were on disability due to a work accident.