Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) — Question 9

As a HR Professional you must understand the laws and regulations, which affect employee compensation. Which of the following was the first to address sanitary working conditions?

Answer options

• A. Portal-to-Portal Act
• B. Davis-Bacon Act
• C. Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act
• D. Fair Labor Standards Act

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act was the first legislation to address sanitary working conditions, ensuring that government contractors provided safe and healthy environments for their employees. The other options, while important, either came later or focused on different aspects of labor regulations, such as pay or working hours.