Labor Laws and Regulations

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

The minimum wage in the United States is $7.25 per hour. However, some states and cities have higher minimum wages.

Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 hours per week.

Children under the age of 16 are limited to working a maximum of 3 hours per day.

The minimum age at which a child can start working is 14 years old.

The purpose of OSHA is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees.

The maximum penalty for an employer who violates OSHA regulations is $100,000.

The purpose of the NLRA is to protect the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively.

Employees form a union through an election process.

A collective bargaining agreement sets wages and benefits, establishes work rules, and resolves disputes.

Employees can strike by walking out of their jobs.

A lockout is used to prevent employees from striking, force employees to accept a contract, and punish employees for striking.

Employees can file a complaint with the NLRB by filing a charge.

The purpose of the EPA is to prohibit discrimination in pay based on sex.

The maximum penalty for an employer who violates the EPA is $100,000.