Week 9 Discussion - what wage and work protections

Week 9 Discussion

Respond to the following:

• Pursuant to the chapter reading, what wage and work protections exist for employees today?
  • Provide at least three examples and explain which one you believe is most important and why.
• Health and safety protection in the workplace is regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
  • Imagine an employee is hurt on the job in your home state. Discuss the key elements of worker's compensation laws in your home state.
  • Use the OSHA link provided below to research a state health and safety violation in the workplace and explain the key elements.
• 500 words for the assignment

 Enforcement Cases with Initial Penalties of $40,000 or Above | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)