Employment Newsletter

The Creation of OSHA Standards

Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to promote safe and healthful working conditions for American workers. The Act primarily meets this goal by providing for the creation and enforcement of workplace safety standards. Pursuant to the Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is tasked with creating the safety standards, which fall into four main categories: More...

Universal Agreements to Mediate

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is tasked with enforcing federal workplace antidiscrimination laws. These laws include:More...

What is the Fair Labor Standards Act?

Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) in order to eliminate labor conditions that were detrimental to the health and welfare of workers, including children. The FLSA has four major components: a minimum wage requirement, overtime pay requirements, child labor restrictions, and record keeping directives. More...

Workforce Investment Act

Congress passed the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) to increase the employment, retention, and earnings of the nation's workforce and to increase the productivity and the competitiveness of the United States. To effect these purposes, the WIA implemented a one-stop delivery system for training and job placement services. More...

Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 Eligibility

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