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On the recordOctober 22, 2019
The foundational federal protections for workers -including fair wages, reasonable hours, and safe workplaces - are grounded in two key employment laws: The Fair Labor Standards Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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Alma Adams
Democratic · North Carolina

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Emphasizing the importance of key labor laws for worker protections.

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