labor law
Fair Labor Standards Act
Introduction The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) , enacted in 1938, establishes federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. The FLSA applies to employees engaged in …
National Labor Relations Act
Introduction The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) , enacted in 1935 as part of the New Deal, is the primary federal statute governing labor relations in the private sector. The NLRA establishes the …
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Introduction The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) of 1970 is the primary federal statute regulating workplace safety and health. The OSH Act requires employers to provide a workplace free …
Title VII Employment Discrimination
Introduction Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Title VII applies to employers with fifteen or more …
United States Labor Law
Overview of United States Labor Law United States labor law operates within a federal system in which both the national government and the fifty states exercise regulatory authority over the …