Labor Law: Employment Rights and Practices

Study Notes

Labor law, also known as employment law, deals with the rights and obligations of employees, employers, and labor unions.
Its primary purpose is to protect workers' rights, promote fair labor practices, and regulate the employment relationship.

Employment contract: a written or implied agreement between an employer and employee that outlines the terms and conditions of employment.
At-will employment: a principle that allows employers to terminate employees at any time, with or without reason, and employees to leave their jobs at any time.
Collective bargaining: the process of negotiation between employers and labor unions to establish the terms and conditions of employment.
Grievance procedure: a formal process for resolving disputes between employees and employers.

Right to fair compensation: employees have the right to receive fair and equal pay for their work.
Right to safe working conditions: employees have the right to work in a safe and healthy environment.
Right to freedom from discrimination: employees have the right to be free from discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, and other protected characteristics.
Right to unionize: employees have the right to form and join labor unions to negotiate with employers.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime, and child labor standards.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): a federal law that regulates workplace safety and health.
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): a federal law that protects employees' right to form and join labor unions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): a federal agency that enforces laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

International Labour Organization (ILO): a United Nations agency that promotes international labor standards and principles.
ILO Conventions and Recommendations: international labor standards and guidelines adopted by the ILO.
Global labor rights: labor rights and principles recognized and protected by international law and agreements.

Deals with the rights and obligations of employees, employers, and labor unions to protect workers' rights, promote fair labor practices, and regulate the employment relationship.

Employment Contract: A written or implied agreement outlining the terms and conditions of employment.
At-Will Employment: A principle allowing employers to terminate employees at any time, with or without reason, and employees to leave their jobs at any time.
Collective Bargaining: The process of negotiation between employers and labor unions to establish the terms and conditions of employment.
Grievance Procedure: A formal process for resolving disputes between employees and employers.

Right to Fair Compensation: Employees have the right to receive fair and equal pay for their work.
Right to Safe Working Conditions: Employees have the right to work in a safe and healthy environment.
Right to Freedom from Discrimination: Employees have the right to be free from discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, and other protected characteristics.
Right to Unionize: Employees have the right to form and join labor unions to negotiate with employers.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Establishes minimum wage, overtime, and child labor standards.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Regulates workplace safety and health.
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Protects employees' right to form and join labor unions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): Enforces laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

International Labour Organization (ILO): A United Nations agency promoting international labor standards and principles.
ILO Conventions and Recommendations: International labor standards and guidelines adopted by the ILO.
Global Labor Rights: Labor rights and principles recognized and protected by international law and agreements.