Which New Deal legislation banned child labor, established a minimum wage, and set maximum hours for the work week?

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The Fair Labor Standards Act, also known as the Wages and Hours Bill, was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938. This legislation banned child labor, established a minimum wage, and set maximum hours for the work week. The act also required employers to pay overtime wages to employees who worked more than 40 hours per week.

Which New Deal Legislation Banned Child Labor, Established a Minimum