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Maternity Homes for Unwed Mothers

Private non-profit institutions providing residential care for unwed mothers are not covered by the enterprise provisions of the FLSA, unless the maternity home is operated in conjunction with a hospital, covered institution, or school within the meaning of the FLSA.

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