Federal Labor Law

Here is a list of Federal Labor Laws that served as the foundation of other state and municipal labor statutes. These laws provide various rights and protections for American employees and as well lay down prohibitions for employers.

ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967) – This act forbids employers to discriminate or harass their workers based on their age. This covers employees who are from 40 to 65 years of age.

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) – provides protection to disabled yet still qualified employees against employment discrimination.

COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985) – This compels employers to offer the workers and beneficiaries healthcare insurance benefits in events that they lose their jobs.

ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974) – Compels companies to maintain health and retirement plans for their workers. This act also forbids employers to terminate their employees in order to evade providing pension plans.

EPA (Equal Pay Act of 1963) – This act makes wage discrimination illegal, particularly between men and women who perform similar tasks in a company under same work conditions.

FLSA (Fair Labor Standard Act) – lays down provisions on minimum wage, maximum work hours and overtime pays, as well as rules and conditions on child-labor.

FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) – gives protection to employees who need to have their leave due to their self or family’s medical needs.

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970) – makes it illegal for employers to operate in a hazardous workplace.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1978– guarantees protection to employees who have been discriminated or harassed by the employers based on their gender, nationality, religion, color or race.

If you think you have experienced any violations of the aforementioned laws, consult our employment attorneys for better understanding of your rights under the Federal Labor Law. Our attorneys have the expertise in handling these types of law violations.

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