Many employment laws were created out of a necessity when organizations (those with power) didn’t treat employees (those without power) fairly or
ethically. For example, the child labor laws in the Fair Labor Standards Act were created to ensure that young people were not taken advantage of by
factories.
For this assignment, choose one labor law or subset of a labor law. Clearly identify the law using its official name, then describe the law in 2-3 sentences in
your own words (no cutting and pasting or using long quotes to describe the law). Next, outline the “spirit of the law,” meaning WHY the law was written and
who it was written to protect. Provide any lawsuits or specific examples (if any) that contributed to the law’s creation. Next, craft a hypothetical scenario
where you would apply the law. Finally, discuss whether the law is still valid or necessary and any changes you would recommend be made.
