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Labor Standards

What are labor standards?

Labor standards protect workers from unsafe work environments and unfair labor practices.

Labor standards can vary by region, but they generally advocate for abolishing child labor, ending forced labor, promoting collective bargaining, establishing a fair minimum wage, and improving pay policies around overtime work.

The U.S. Department of Labor is a regulatory agency that enforces labor standards. They focus on improving and promoting occupational safety and worker well-being. One of their main priorities is enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act, which establishes a federal minimum wage, defines overtime work, and limits child labor. This law applies to companies with at least $500,000 in gross sales.

The International Labor Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency that promotes social and economic justice through labor standards. Its rules ensure accessible, productive, and sustainable work for people around the world. The ILO also strives to create work conditions that encourage freedom, equity, security, and dignity.