A SIMPLE GUIDE TO KNOW KEY LABOR LAWS
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A SIMPLE GUIDE TO KNOW KEY 
LABOR LAWS
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Workers and Workplace Injury
Any organization in the United States Which is employing people has to follow laws 
which are handled by Department of Labor. Such regulations made to secure the 
interests or right of workforce which are really doing hard work and making efforts in 
industrial development. It is important for businesses and employees to understand the 
key labor laws. 
If workers know the federal regulations then only laws will assist them in discharging the 
duties and protecting their rights in a better manner. Many labours only know about 
laws when they talk to labor law lawyers. There are many important labor laws in the 
country, lets understand some of them in details.
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The reasons are mentioned below that why it is important for 
labors to aware about their labor laws.
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1. Wages & Hours
The Fair Labor Standards Act states standards for minimum pay with overtime wages 
which employees should get. It also defines standards for record keeping and youth 
employment. It is applicable to workers in private sector and in federal, state and local 
governments. It specifies employers to pay minimum wage stated under the act to all 
covered individuals who are not exempt.
 
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2. Employee Benefit Security
There are organizations which provide pension or welfare assistance plans for 
employees. This assist workers in saving money which can be utilized for living a stress 
free retired life. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act or ERISA is used for 
guiding employers who offer these benefits. The law needs employing organizations to 
give the complete details of a benefits scheme to their workers.
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3. Workplace Safety & Health
One of the most important labor laws which all workers should be aware is the  
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). The prime objective of this act is to give 
workers with the security cover against hazards and risks which they face as part of job. 
This act states that all employers must define and document workplace safety and health 
policy.
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4. Workers’ Compensation
Every employees should aware about workers’ compensation program in the jurisdiction. All states 
wants the organizations to involve in hiring workers to provide compensation and other related 
advantages to staff members who get injured while performing their duties. Compensation can be 
utilized to manage bills for medical treatment comprising any procedure which was important by a 
medical practitioner. 
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Apart from these labor laws, there are several other regulations which protect workers’ 
interests. For example, the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act 
(MSPA) guides how agricultural and farm workers should be hired. Labor must engage 
with union or a consultant to get information about the laws which affect the 
occupation.
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