labor law (/ˈleɪ.bər lɔː/)
noun · Advanced · Work & Business
🔊 /ˈleɪ.bər lɔː/
Meaning
Meaning: rules about work and workers
The area of law that deals with the rights of workers and the duties of employers.
Examples
🗣 Under local labor law, employees must receive at least four weeks of paid holiday.
Etymology
A compound of ‘labor’ (Latin ‘labor’, toil) and ‘law’ (Old Norse ‘lagu’, something laid down).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in law, employment, and politics.
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Tags: work, legal