Historical Events tagged with "bakery"

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Politics & Government

Lochner v. New York: Free Contract Rights Affirmed

April 17th, 1905 119 years ago

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court decided in favor of Joseph Lochner, declaring that New York's limits on working hours violated the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The case revolved around a New York law that restricted bakers to a 60-hour work week. Lochner challenged these regulations, arguing for the right to freely contract with employees. The Court's decision articulated a broader interpretation of personal freedoms, emphasizing economic liberty and the right to free contract. This ruling had significant implications for labor laws and individual rights in the United States.

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