Some of the main areas covered by employment law include:
1. Hiring Practices: This involves laws that prevent discrimination during the hiring process based on race, gender, age, religion, or disability. 2. Wages and Benefits: Regulations such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ensure employees are paid minimum wage and overtime for extra hours worked. 3. Workplace Safety: The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) mandates that employers provide a safe working environment. 4. Employee Rights: Laws like the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protect employees’ rights to take unpaid leave for specific family and medical reasons. 5. Termination: Employment law provides guidelines on the fair and legal termination of employees to prevent wrongful dismissal.