Labor Essays

So, what exactly is child labor? Full-time work of children under the age of fourteen in situations that are damaging to health, education, or moral development for pay or no pay. Who’s bothered about this? Certainly not me! Am I taking action? Heck no! I don’t know about you, but child labor just might be […]

Legal strikes and illegal strikes are dramatically different in terms of how they are viewed in Labour Law. Discuss. (5 marks) Section 1 (1) of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 defines “a strike as a cessation of work, a refusal to work or to continue to work by employees in combination or in concert or […]

Since time in memorial women and children have always been the subjects of exploitation. The trend however has not changed in any great deal as this type of slavery is still pertinent in some countries in the world. Most of the indices of women and children exploitations will normally be found in sweatshops. Though the […]

According to Flanagan (2006), the term “Lowell Mill Girls” refers to female textile workers in Lowell, Massachusetts during the 19th century. During this time, about 75 percent of the workforce in the Lowell textile mills were women. This high proportion of female workers had significant social effects, such as increased scrutiny of their moral behavior […]

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law in the United States that sets regulations for minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping, and child labor. It safeguards employees and is applicable to the 1995 Auto Corporation situated in central Colorado. This family-operated manufacturing enterprise specializes in emergency lighting systems designed for first-responder vehicles within […]

Labour movement implies in some degree, a community of outlook, it is an organization, or rather many forms of organizations based upon the sense of common status and a common need for mutual help. The trade union movement on the other hand, started after 1918, when the workers formed their associations to improve their conditions. […]

Do you ever feel like work interferes with your personal life? I have faced this challenge many times, especially since becoming a parent. Being a Super Mom, Dad, or even a Super Student requires significant effort. It can be challenging to find the right balance between work and personal life. One potential solution I propose […]

CHAPTER OVERVIEW Some employees prefer to work in a unionized setting, whereas others prefer a workplace that is not unionized. This chapter explores the labor-management relationship between companies and unions. It gives a brief review of the historical origins of U. S. labor unions. This is followed by a description of the status of labor […]

There are four levels of security service typologies. The highest level, Level IV, is represented by the Secret Service or a sheriff’s department. Level III possesses full governmental powers but lacks the experience of Level IV. Level II has limited governmental powers but abundant resources, with examples such as casino security and community police. The […]

Part A: Introduction There are several ways to define ethics. Ethic is a set of principles of right and wrong behavior guiding. Ethical person will behave in accordance with sound moral principles based on fairness, justice and trust (Wiley, 1995). The purpose of ethic is to provide an environment that allows people to live a […]

The occurrence of slavery had a deep influence on North America, commencing with the signing of the declaration of independence in the United States. This critical era enabled slavery to infiltrate every aspect of American society, encompassing its economy, politics, and social structure. The consequences were considerable, spanning from the intricate political equilibrium between states […]

“Garment Sweatshops in El Salvador” Many large companies from the United States and parts of Europe choose to hire subcontractors in third world countries like El Salvador for the production of their clothing. These garments are then sold at significantly high prices. Most of the factories where labor is conducted are situated in free-trade zones. […]

Female Mill Workers…How Similar Were Their Experiences? With the dawn of industrialization Production’s most valuable resource was not raw materials, but time. The steam engine allowed vast amounts of goods to be created cheaply, and so it was ultimately decided by the workers how much was produced; rather than their work being limited by their […]

Home Maid Key Concepts Home Maid A “Home maid” can be defined in the scope of this paper as a female employee who does tasks like cleaning, cooking, washing, childcare and housekeeping activities within the confines of a home. In this paper, she may also be referred to as “domestic worker”, “maid” or “domestic help”. […]

The movie portrays how slavery impacted African-American families, creating similarities to families in different circumstances and times. Slavery was a condition they were born into, leading to degradation and mistreatment. African Americans were denied the freedom of speech, unable to voice their opinions or receive an education. Despite these obstacles, they fought for their freedom […]

The metrics standards are complimented by a glossary which provides a definition for each data point, including specific details on what should be counted in or out of these data points. This combined set of information forms the standards upon which the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association (BC HARM) has developed the HRS Metrics […]

?Marx’s View of Exploitation of Labor under Capitalism Introduction Marx was one theorist who was very much against capitalism. According to him, it is also the rich and employers who enjoyed in capitalist societies. This is because they used other people to do their biddings to be able to amass more and more wealth. For […]

This report will show what compensation and benefits are offered to the employees of Dooly County. It will also show how a sick leave bank would benefit the employees that have exhausted their sick and personal leave days in order to care for themselves or their families. I hope this paper will show readers that […]

The case analysis examines the employee relations at North Delhi Power Ltd. The company, which is a state-owned power distribution company called Delhi Vidyut Board (DVB), faced significant challenges including heavy losses due to power thefts, dissatisfied customers, and high employee corruption. In addition, the lack of a proper HR department and a system for […]

These studies cover Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao; the three major industry sectors of agriculture, manufacturing and service, and a whole array of subtypes of work in the formal and informal sector. They give us a more or less in-depth picture of child workers’ personal characteristics, the kind of households they belong to, the kind of […]

The topic I chose to research and present my findings upon is high-tech sweatshops that are peppered around the United States. I based my topic off of an article from BusinessWeek Online titled “America’s High-Tech Sweatshops” written by Steve Hamm and Moira Herbst. This topic sparked my interest because I did not know such activities […]

The Luddites: Protesters Against Machinery in the Cotton Industry The Luddites were activists who opposed the introduction of machinery in the cotton industry in Britain during the industrial revolution. Their protest included a dislike for machinery that replaced workers and the new market system that determined pay based on work quantity (Sale 261). The Luddites […]