Labor laws are rules and regulations that govern the relationship between employers and employees. They address topics such as wages, workplace safety, discrimination, leave rights, and workplace conduct.

Employees may have rights relating to minimum wage, overtime compensation, accurate wage statements, meal and rest periods, and payment of earned wages.

Wage and hour requirements can vary depending on the employee's classification, industry, and applicable state or federal law.

Wage theft occurs when an employee is not paid compensation that is legally owed. This may involve unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, improper deductions, misclassification, or failure to provide required benefits.

Employee misclassification occurs when a worker is incorrectly classified, such as being treated as an independent contractor instead of an employee, resulting in possible loss of workplace protections.

Employees may be protected from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on legally protected characteristics or protected workplace activity.

Employees have the right to a workplace that complies with applicable health and safety requirements. Unsafe workplace conditions may create legal issues for employers.

Employees are generally protected from retaliation for reporting violations, participating in investigations, filing complaints, or exercising rights protected by employment laws.