Employees have several rights within the workplace, including the right to not be discriminated against or harassed; receive equal pay for equal work; receive reasonable accommodations for medical conditions or religious beliefs; a safe workplace free from hazards.
Employment law governs the relationship between employers and their employees, while labor law looks at the relationship between employers and labor unions. Both relate to fair workplace practices and the legal rights of employees and employers.
A disagreement between employers and their employees is a labor dispute, which covers discrimination, breach of employment agreements, overtime pay, personal injury at work, or wrongful termination.