Which of the following laws established the first national minimum wage?
A) Davis-Bacon Act
B) Fair Labor Standards Act
C) Walsh-Healy Act
D) McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act

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The Fair Labor Standards Act, passed in 1938, established the first national minimum wage in the United States. The act also mandated overtime pay and child labor restrictions. The Davis-Bacon Act established prevailing wages for federal construction projects, the Walsh-Healy Act established minimum wage and working condition standards for federal contractors, and the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act established wage and benefit standards for service contracts with the federal government.

Which of the Following Laws Established the First National Minimum