[20010207]96-227_劳工标准和国际竞争：《公平劳动标准法》第4（e）节.pdf

1 See Congressional Record, July 28, 1937. p. 7744, 7747 and 7749; and CRS Report 89-568,The Fair Labor Standards Act: Analysis of Economic Issues in the Debates of 1937-1938, byWilliam G. Whittaker, p. 65-68.Congressional Research Service ? The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 96-227 EUpdated February 7, 2001Labor Standards and InternationalCompetition: Section 4(e) of the Fair LaborStandards ActWilliam G. WhittakerSpecialist in Labor EconomicsDomestic Social Policy DivisionSummarySection 4(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was added to the statute in1961. It provides that if the Secretary of Labor has reason to believe that the Act hashad an adverse effect upon the competitive position of covered industries, he willconduct an investigation and, if an adverse impact is found, report that finding to thePresident and the Congress. Section 4(e) has rarely been utilized. It is not entirely clearwhat action, if any, the President or the Congress would take were such a report madeby the Secretary: no further action is mandated by the statute. This report brieflysketches the origins of Section 4(e), examines its provisions, and the