15 Workers Rights

Norris Laguardia Act

Mar 23, 1932

Banned yellow dog contracts, barred federal courts from issuing injusctions against non-violent labor disputes.

Wagner-Peyser Act

Jun 19, 1934

This act created a nationwide system of public employment offices known as the U.S. Employment Service. This system has provided high quality job seeker and employer labor exchange service and information

National Labor Relations Act

Jul 5, 1935

Protects rights of employees and employers to encourage collective bargaining and curtail private sector labor and management practices

Wages and Hours Act

Jun 25, 1938

Maximum number of hours a person can work for minimum wage also established the right to time and a half for excess hours. No workers under 16

Fair Labor Standards Act

Oct 24, 1938

establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees

Veterans' Preference

Jun 27, 1944

It required the federal government to favor returning war veterans when hiring new employees in an attempt to recognize their service, sacrifice, and skills.

Labor Managment Relations Act

Jun 23, 1947

Provide facilities for the mediation of labor disputes affecting commerce, to equalize legal responsibilities of labor organizations and employers

Freedom of Information Act

Jul 4, 1966

Regulates dispensing of information within governemnt agencies except medical and personal files

Immigration and Nationality Act

Jun 30, 1968

Outlines the rights and conditions for aliens working temporarily or permanantly

Occupational Safety and Health Act

Nov 17, 1970

Enacted to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for working men and women

Employee Retirement Income Security Act

Sep 2, 1974

Sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established pension and health plans in pritvate industry to protect individuals in these plans

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act

Jan 14, 1983

Protects labor contracting and recruitment, payment of wages, recordkeeping, housing, transportation, working conditions, and compliance with "working arrangements" for farmers

Americans with Disabilities Act

Jul 26, 1990

Makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a qualified applicant with a disabililty.

Family and Medical Leave Act

Jan 5, 1993

Requires employers to provide employees with job protected unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons.

Fair Pay Act

Apr 29, 2009

Restored worker protections against pay discrimination