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The Department of Labor is assigned as the investigating agency that collects data concerning wages, hours, and other employment practices when issues arise. Which federal law grants the Department of Labor the ability to investigate in these instances?
  1. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  2. Workplace Privacy Act
  3. Employer Retaliation Mitigation Act
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: A - Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Department of Labor can investigate issues concerning wages, hours, and other employment practices. The Department of Labor is not typically tasked with investigating privacy issues within the workplace. Instead, these issues are typically addressed through private rights of action.
 
The Fair Credit Reporting Act and standards set forth by the  Equal Opportunity Commission and Federal Trade Commission must be complied with by employers who rely on credit reports to make employment decisions.
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