Two Laws that Supported Labor Rights: The Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act
In the United States, labor rights have been protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The FLSA created requirements for youth employment, recordkeeping, overtime pay, and minimum wages. On the other hand, the NLRA protected workers’ rights to unionize and engage in collective bargaining with their employers. … Read more