What major trend coincided with the Fair Labor Standards Act's introduction?

The introduction of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in 1938 marked a significant moment in labor history that led to a shift in how employment was structured, especially concerning marginalized groups, including individuals with disabilities. One major trend associated with the FLSA was the increased establishment and growth of sheltered workshops. Sheltered workshops were designed to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities, often in environments that offered support and training while allowing these individuals to earn wages, albeit sometimes below the minimum wage.

The FLSA set standards for minimum wage and working conditions, which had implications for how sheltered workshops operated. While they were allowed to pay subminimum wages, the presence of a federal standard for fair labor spurred interest in providing legitimate employment opportunities for all individuals, particularly those who were previously marginalized in the workforce. As a result, sheltered workshops became an important part of the employment landscape for people with disabilities in the years following the act’s passage, ensuring that they had access to work in a supportive environment.

In contrast, options like the rise of temporary employment agencies or the decline of vocational rehabilitation programs reflect trends that were not directly driven by the FLSA's implementation. Remote working opportunities did not gain significant traction until much later, largely due