Local legislative attempts to raise minimum wage levels to a level that reflects actual cost of living in a particular area are called _____ laws.

A) equal pay
B) fair and equitable
C) living wage
D) "homeless worker"
E) comparable worth

Living wage laws are specifically aimed at raising minimum wage levels to a level sufficient to support basic needs such as housing, food, and healthcare. These laws vary from region to region, as they are meant to reflect the actual cost of living in a particular area. Equal pay and comparable worth laws are focused on addressing pay disparities based on gender or other characteristics, while fair and equitable and "homeless worker" laws are not specific to minimum wage levels.