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Why was Minimum Wage Created?

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Why was Minimum Wage Created?

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A Federal minimum wage was first established in 1938. Current work conditions were forcing employees to work long hours for less then a livable wage and even employing children. The Fair Labor Standards Act established the first set of rules for who was included in the minimum wage.