Factory Act
/ˈfæktəri ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A series of statutes regulating labor conditions in factories, focusing on workers' health, safety, and hours.
The Factory Act of 1833 was a landmark law improving industrial working conditions.
Forms
- factory acts
Related terms
Commentary
The term typically refers to historic UK legislation but is used broadly to denote similar laws in other jurisdictions regulating factory labor conditions.
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