Employee Safety, Health, and Welfare Law Paper

Running head: EMPLOYEE SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELFARE LAW

Employee Safety, Health, and Welfare Law Paper

Bridget Schall

University of Phoenix

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Employee Safety, Health, and Welfare Law Paper

Two important pieces of legislation that affect both the employer and the employee are the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA). FMLA requires employers to follow specific guidelines when considering family and medical leave for an employee. OSHA requires employers to follow the rules and regulations necessary to provide a workplace that is free from hazards that could cause injury or death. Although each of these laws places a heavy burden on the employer, the employee also has responsibilities regarding his compliance with each of the forms of legislation. This paper defines the two laws, the employer’s responsibilities for carrying out the laws, and the employee’s role in assuring that the protections provided by the laws are applied appropriately.

Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 states that covered employers must grant an eligible employee up to a total of 12 weeks of...