A pivotal reform legislation aimed at protecting the rights of workers in the United States was the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), enacted in 1938. This landmark legislation established standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor within the private sector. It sought to improve working conditions and ensure fair compensation for workers, particularly during a time when the country was still recovering from the Great Depression. The FLSA aimed to prevent exploitation and promote a more equitable framework for labor relations, significantly impacting the workforce and setting important precedents for workers' rights in future legislation and labor movements.