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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• 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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1. 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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• 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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1. 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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