labor law — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

labor law (/ˈleɪ.bər lɔː/)

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🔊 /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

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