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What are the Laws protecting workers?

There are various laws and regulations that protect workers' rights and ensure their safety, health, and welfare. Some key laws include:

1. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):

- Sets minimum wage, overtime pay requirements, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards.

2. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA):

- Sets and enforces standards to protect workers from workplace hazards.

- Requires employers to provide safe working conditions and train employees on safety procedures.

3. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA):

- Allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for family or medical reasons.

4. National Labor Relations Act (NLRA):

- Protects workers' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining with employers.

5. Equal Pay Act (EPA):

- Prohibits gender-based wage discrimination. Requires equal pay for equal work.

6. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

- Prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in employment, public services, and public accommodations.

7. Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA):

- Prohibits discrimination against individuals aged 40 and older in employment.

8. Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA):

- Sets standards for housing, transportation, and working conditions for migrant and seasonal agricultural workers.

9. Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA):

- Regulates employee benefit plans, including pensions and health insurance.

10. Whistleblower Protection Laws:

- Protect employees from retaliation for reporting violations of law or participating in investigations.