Asked by Patricia Tucker’Hicks on May 06, 2024

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The federal and state governments are exempt from which of the following acts?

A) The Family and Medical Leave Act
B) The Fair Labor Standards Act
C) The Equal Pay Act
D) The Occupational Safety and Health Act

Occupational Safety

The discipline focused on the welfare, health, and safety of people engaged in work or employment, aiming to mitigate workplace risks.

Health Act

Legislation pertaining to the provision, regulation, and administration of health services and practices within a specific jurisdiction.

Equal Pay Act

A law that prohibits wage discrimination between men and women working in the same establishment who perform similar work.

  • Understand the legal protections and exemptions under various employment-related acts.
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stephanie barretoMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Occupational Safety and Health Act applies to all employers engaged in a business affecting interstate commerce.Exempted,however,are the U.S.government,the states and their political subdivisions,and certain industries regulated by other federal safety legislation like the Mine Safety and Health Act.