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 CODE AUTHORITY

LATII2' ?Aid-BAG ITDUSTnY

 347 Fifth Avenue
 NTew York


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VOL. II, Vo. 4 jNEVS BULLETIN DECLLB3ER 21, 1934


GREETINGS At this time of the year, it is customary to look back and
 take stock of our accomplishments during the past twelve months.
The Code for the Ladies' Handbag Industry was approved by the President on
March 14, 1934, and went into effect twelve days later. In the language of
the National Industrial Recovery Act, the policy was declared to be "tto
provide for the general welfare by pr;xoting the organization of industry
for the purpose of cooperative action amorp- trade groups-- to eliminate
u;ifair competitive practices --- to reduce and relieve unemployment --
and otherwise to rehabilitate industry and to conserve national resources."

 The Code has accrmrlished a great depl to change the basis of com-
petition in the industry from that of underpaid labor and unregulated hours
of work to that of competition based on style, quality and service. The
Code has effected the elimination of child labor and the establishment of
the minimum wage in all branches of the industry. A stronger feeling of
confidence end security prevail in the industry, which reflects the improv-
ed conditions already apparent.

 t has been the endeavor of the Code Directors to administer the Code
for the Ladies' Handbag Industry without fear or favor, without unnecessary
severity or bureaucratic methods, but in a true spirit of justice and
fairness to all, and with an earnest desire to be of the utmost service to
the industry.

 The Cede Authority extends greetings and good wishes to all engaged
in the industry who thru their cooperation, have made it possible for the
Code Authority to accomplish such benefits as have come to the industry
thru the administration of the Code. Your continued loyalty and support
are necessary to bring added benefits during the year 1935.

 ALDi-iIIST1AIVL Ohr0 k NO. X-l::4

 Interpretation: Effect of temporary interruptions in work beyond
control of employee as affecting maximum hours and computation of wages under
various codes.

Facts: Complaints have been received concerning practices of certain
 employers, subject to various codes, whereby the employer
requires his employee to take time out without pay during the course of
a work day for periods of inactivity due to breakdowns, delay, time spent
waiting for materials or waitin-- for the loadin.: or unloadinr- of railroad
cars or cther vehicles of transportation, and interruptions in activity
due to other causes.

Qliostlon: Under the maximum hour and minimum wage provisions in codes,
 may an employer properly require an employee to take time out
for such interruptions and not compute such time in determining maximum
hours of labor and the wages of such employee?
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