Labor laws are created in collaboration of International Labor Organization and State governments for the benefit of workers
. The basic requirement of a worker, his needs and rights at his workplace are sole responsibilities of the employers. But some cases the employers exploit the human labor and it becomes the duty of the Government to step in and maintain law in the society.
There are several laws made by the government for the benefit of workers. There are federal Laws of Labor and State Laws of Labor and safety posters. The federal laws are general laws of business, which any business should follow, working under the federal government. The State laws are state specific hence they vary at different workplace. However in both the laws one thing is common and that is the interest of the worker. Ever there is a conflict between state and federal law; the worker will get the benefit of that law which gives maximum to the worker. However these laws are ever changing. They go through revisions and amendments for the betterment of the society at regular intervals. The growing amendments, however gets updated in the government website for the world to know. Employers should always keep an eye for new updates on these websites for their workplace.
It may be noted that display of labor law poster is a mandate from Government and every licensed business unit should have the law posters displayed for the employees to view. There are several publishing offices in the market that helps to publish these laws and there are government websites which give free downloads also. The violation of these rules can lead to severe punishments of the employers resulting to cash fines and penalties. The labor law posters should be displayed, at a place, which is visible to all employees making him/her completely aware of his fundamental rights. The employers can include their business specific policies in the posters but they are not allowed to change or amend on the existing norms. It is however for the benefit of both the employees and the employer as all this policies leads to healthy business and good productivity.