Working Conditions During The Progressive Era
During the Progressive Era many reforms were introduced in order to improve working conditions for the population. Some of these reforms included improved wages, increased age requirements, and shortened work days. The area of American life most positively impacted by the Progressive Era was working conditions for the populations of dense cities.
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 was successful because it established minimum wages, payments, and records affecting employees. This is was a very crucial reform for many poor families because their families could not afford to survive on the low wages they were being paid before. The act also established age restrictions on how old you had to be to begin working, and how many hours you could
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 was successful because it established minimum wages, payments, and records affecting employees. This is was a very crucial reform for many poor families because their families could not afford to survive on the low wages they were being paid before. The act also established age restrictions on how old you had to be to begin working, and how many hours you could