In 1938, America transformed its workforce forever. The Fair Labor Standards Act didn't just establish a minimum wage and overtime pay—it finally put meaningful restrictions on child labor, ending an era when children as young as five worked in factories, mines, and mills. This episode of Signed Into Law explores how this landmark legislation reshaped American childhood and set standards we still rely on today.

Discover the stories behind the law that said children belong in schools, not sweatshops, and learn how the FLSA continues to protect workers nearly a century later. Subscribe to Signed Into Law to explore the pivotal moments when legislation changed the course of American history.

This episode includes AI-generated content.