Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review Chapters 22 to 26 of

 
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review Chapters 22 to 26 of the textbook and research the employment laws for the state that you reside in. These can usually be found on your state’s Department of Labor website (visit the U.S. Department of Labor State Labor OfficesLinks to an external site. webpage if needed for a list of these).
Federal law provides the primary source of regulations that apply to employee rights, wages, benefits, and working conditions. Another major source of employment law comes from state law. While states must follow federal law, each state has its own set of laws relating to fair employment and workplace safety. However, these protections can vary greatly from state to state, as some are more “worker-friendly” than others.
Some states may also offer worker protections through a Human Rights Office. Then address the following questions:
Briefly describe additional employment laws or rights that your state has in addition to federal law.
Discuss whether you believe the employment laws in your state provide more benefit to workers or businesses. Explain why. To support your answer, you may need to compare the employment rights in your state to a state which has different laws.
In your opinion, are state employment laws necessary to provide fair working conditions (wages, benefits, safe environment, etc.) for employees? Or do these regulations create an undue burden on employers? Explain your answer.