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Sherman Antitrust Act
Limited monopolies, created a more fair competition in the workforce -
Clayton Antitrust Act
exempted labor unions from being called trusts, legalized strikes and peaceful strikes by labor union members -
Wagner Act
Known as the National Labor Relations Act(NLRA).
Established National labor relations board, also addressed relations between unions and employers.
Law Applies to all industries defining unfair labor practices and protects the employee right to strike and bargain. -
Apprenticeship Act
Labor department is put in charge of regulation protecting the health,safety, and welfare of employees. -
Fair Labor Standards Act
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Taft Hartley Act
amended the Wagner Act of 1935 and established control of labor disputes on a new basis by enlarging NRLB and providing that the union or the employer must, before terminating a collective-bargaining agreement, serve notice on the other party and on a government mediation service. -
Equal Pay Act
Required equal pay toward both men and women for equal work -
Title VII of the civil Rights Act
prohibits unfair employment discrimination based on race,color,sex,religion and national origin. -
Executive Order 11246
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Age Discrimination Act
Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of age against people 40 years of age or older -
Occupational safety and health act of 1970
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Pregnancy Discrimination Act
Pregnancy must be treated the same like any other medical condition in the workplace. Also a pregnant applicant can not be discriminated during the hiring process. -
Civil Service Reform Act of 1978
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Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (1900 and 1996)
Employers must document that employees have the right to work in the United States, -
Americans with disabilities Act of 1990
Forbids discrimination against people with disabilities -
Civil Right Act
Gave worker rights and protection by requiring businesses to provide 60 days in advance of mass layoffs. -
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
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Family and Medical Leave Act
Forced Employers to grant eligible workers 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during a years period for personal or family medical care -
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Right Act
Protects Military Personal members employment rights when returning from service and prohibits discrimination based on military service. -
Employee Polyegraph Protection Act
Prevents Employers from using lie detector tests during preemployment screening or during employment,