employment regulations
How many laws does the Department of labor enforce?
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws. These mandates and the regulations that implement them cover many workplace activities for about 150 million workers and 10 million workplaces.
Where can I find information about federal employment laws?
DOL and other federal agencies have numerous resources and materials that can help. Department of Labor — DOL is committed to providing America's employers, workers, job seekers and retirees with clear and easy-to-access information on how to be in compliance with federal employment laws.
What are the most common employment laws?
Federal laws require employers to act fairly and protect the health of employees. Review this chart for an overview of the most common laws. Learn about employment laws that cover wrongful discharge, workers' compensation, safety violations, discrimination, family and medical leave, and more.
What is federal employment law?
Federal employment law determines the minimum wage and what makes an employee eligible for overtime pay. Federal employment laws regulate hiring, wages, hours and salary, discrimination, harassment, employee benefits, paid time off, job applicant and employee testing, privacy, and other important workplace and employee rights issues.
Wages and Hours
The Fair Labor Standards Act prescribes standards for wages and overtime pay, which affect most private and public employment. The act is administered by the Wage and Hour Division. It requires employers to pay covered employees who are not otherwise exempt at least the federal minimum wage and overtime pay of one-and-one-half-times the regular rat
Workplace Safety and Health
The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act is administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Safety and health conditions in most private industries are regulated by OSHA or OSHA-approved state programs, which also cover public sector employers. Employers covered by the OSH Act must comply with OSHA's regulations and sa
Workers' Compensation
If you worked for a private company or a state government, you should contact the workers' compensation programfor the state in which you lived or worked. The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs does not have a role in the administration or oversight of state workers' compensation programs. The Longshore and Harbor W
Employee Benefit Security
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) regulates employers who offer pension or welfare benefit plans for their employees. Title I of ERISA is administered by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and imposes a wide range of fiduciary, disclosure and reporting requirements on fiduciaries of pension and welfare benefit pl
Unions and Their Members
The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (also known as the Landrum-Griffin Act) deals with the relationship between a union and its members. It protects union funds and promotes union democracy by requiring labor organizations to file annual financial reports, by requiring union officials, employers, and labor consultants to file
Employee Protection
Most labor and public safety laws and many environmental laws mandate whistleblower protections for employees who complain about violations of the law by their employers. Remedies can include job reinstatement and payment of back wages. OSHAenforces the whistleblower protections in most laws. dol.gov
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
Certain persons who serve in the armed forces have a right to reemployment with the employer they were with when they entered service. This includes those called up from the reserves or National Guard. These rights are administered by the Veterans' Employment and Training Service. dol.gov
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
This law bars most employers from using lie detectors on employees, but permits polygraph tests only in limited circumstances. It is administered by the Wage and Hour Division. dol.gov
Garnishment of Wages
Garnishment of employee wages by employers is regulated under the Consumer Credit Protection Act which is administered by the Wage and Hour Division. dol.gov
Family and Medical Leave Act
Administered by the Wage and Hour Division, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)requires employers of 50 or more employees to give up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for the birth or adoption of a child or for the serious illness of the employee or a spouse, child or parent. dol.gov
Understanding Employment Law
Federal Employment Laws
HR Basics: Employment Law
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Employment Regulations 1957 - ILO
In these Regulations -- "extra work" includes overtime work, and work on rest days and holidays; "the Act" means the Employment Act 1955; "Register" means a |
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Rules of Employment (sample)
Purpose of the rules of employment Setting the rules of employment in advance that clearly stipulate terms and conditions of employment and the standards for treatment, including working hours, wages, rules on personnel and duties, is essential to not cause disputes between an employer and employees |
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EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS 2019 - Abu Dhabi Global Market
These Rules may be cited as the Employment Regulations 2019 (Compensation Awards and Limits) Rules 2019 (2) These Rules shall come into force on the |
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Employment Regulations - Deloitte
Annex B EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS (Qualifying Scheme requirements under Article 66 of the Law) In force on [01 January 2020] Consultation Draft |
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Employment Standards Regulations, S-151 Reg 5 - NET
The Saskatchewan Employment Act PART I Preliminary Matters Title 1 These regulations may be cited as The Employment Standards Regulations |
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Employment regulation, employment and growth - Govuk
'review employment and workplace laws, for employers and employees, to ensure they maximise flexibility for both parties while protecting fairness and providing |
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THE REGULATION OF LABOR* - Doing Business
unemployment, and relative wages to consider who benefits and who loses from the regulation of labor The available research on labor regulations is more |
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EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION LEGISLATION - European Commission
Such rules and procedures may be enshrined in law or in collective or individual labour contracts The effective- ness of employment protection also depends on |
