Worker rights refer to the legal and social protections granted to workers in relation to their employment, including fair wages, safe working conditions, and the ability to organize and collectively bargain.
Related terms
Labor Unions: Organizations formed by workers to collectively advocate for better wages, working conditions, and other worker rights.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): A federal law enacted during the Great Depression that established minimum wage, maximum hours worked per week, and child labor laws.
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Legislation passed in 1935 that protected workers' right to form unions and engage in collective bargaining with employers.