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You are the communications manager for a large corporation. There are numerous laws regulating the treatment of employees that need to be understood to ensure the firm remains in compliance. Disregarding federal laws can have dire consequences on the operation of the firm as well as the employees. You have been assigned the task of creating the employee compliance page for the corporate website that can be archived for future use.
Select three of the laws that protect the rights of employees. Write an article that explains why each law was enacted and why it is important that management and employees have a full understanding of each of the selected laws.
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Employee Compliance: Understanding Federal Law
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The proper implementation of laws is necessary for the success of any enterprise.
Because of this, both management and workers need to have a solid understanding of the
laws that are in place to safeguard workers' rights. This article provides information about the
three primary federal laws that govern workers' rights: the Fair Labor Standards Act, the
Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Health and Safety Act. It also explains why these laws were passed, and why
managers and workers need to understand each of these laws.
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) governs minimum wage, overtime,
recordkeeping, and child labour for US firms. This vital law protects employees from
workplace exploitation and abuse and promotes fair and reasonable working conditions. The
FLSA was enacted during the Great Depr...