Several different government agencies enforce labor laws, so it might be helpful if you posted a more specific question mentioning the type of law, and the state. Generally, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division enforces the federal minimum wage and overtime laws, as well as a number of other laws such as the federal FMLA. The EEOC enforces laws against illegal discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national ancestry,disability status, pregnancy and age (over 40.) OSHA enforces worker safety laws in most states. However, 21 states have their own worker safety organizations. State laws are enforced by the state, often by the state Department of Labor.
THE NLRB --National Labor Relations BoardAdded: The NLRB regulates labor laws in allindustries.
The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) is responsible for looking after the laws and regulations that pertain to labor and working in the state of California.
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The US government is charged with protecting its citizens from foreign and local ills. It also has to enforce the laws.
Federal: Department of Labor State: Agency in charge of labor standards, such as Labor Commissioner, Department of Labor & Industries, Bureau of Labor & Industries etc.
NLRBNational Labor Relations Board
The United States Department of Labor is the department of the United States Government that assists with complying with labor laws. This can include laws relevant to discrimination, equal opportunity, wrongful termination and safety and health in the workplace.
The Federal government sets specific labor laws, including those about child labor. But the states can put their own laws in effect, as long as they do not contradict the Federal laws. Most states regulate the hours a child can work and the ages they can get a work permit.
A regulatory agency is a government agency or a public authority that is formed or mandated by a legislative act. Its purpose is to enforce or implement specific laws.
they inforce the traffic laws and other things
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Government labor laws define how old an individual must be to be involved in wage labor. There are also laws pertaining to working conditions, maximum number of hours worked, and so forth. Enforcing these laws is not always an easy exercise. There are children who are hidden away and forced to perform slave labor under horrible working condtions.