District of Columbia minimum wage cases ... Jesse C. Adkins, et al., constituting the Minimum Wage Board of the District of Columbia, appellants, vs.
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This volume contains legal documents pertaining to the landmark Supreme Court case "Adkins v. Children's Hospital," a pivotal moment in the history of labor law and women's rights in the United States. The case, argued before the Supreme Court in the early 1920s, challenged the constitutionality of a minimum wage law for women in the District of Columbia. The appellants, including Jesse C. Adkins and the Minimum Wage Board of the District of Columbia, sought to defend the law, while the Children's Hospital challenged its validity.
The documents offer valuable insights into the legal arguments, social context, and economic considerations surrounding minimum wage legislation during this era. The case ultimately resulted in the Supreme Court striking down the law, a decision that had far-reaching implications for labor regulations and the role of government in protecting vulnerable workers. This collection is an essential resource for legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the ongoing debates about labor standards and constitutional interpretation.
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