Employment Law
/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing employer and employee relationships, including rights, obligations, and workplace conditions.
Employment law requires employers to provide safe working conditions.
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Commentary
Employment law encompasses statutes, regulations, and case law regulating the workplace, distinct from but overlapping labor law.
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