Employees are protected from unfair employment practices by several relevant laws. Employment law, also known as labor law, deals with workplace rights and responsibilities for both employees and employers.

The United States Department of Labor administers and enforces nearly 200 federal laws. State laws are specifically administered by the state governments. These laws cover all aspects of the employer/employee relationship(except the negotiation process covered under the labor law and collective bargaining). Employment law covers a very wide range of issues from the job hunt and initial contract to privacy and e-mail policies, taxes, immigration, working hours, wages, legal rights, security issues, leaves, benefits, discrimination and harassment, health and safety and separation. Also, employers have to adhere to several rules and laws.

Employment law is very complex and is continuously changing. Hence, it is better to consult a specialist or a legal advisor before considering legal action in the area of employment law.

Whether it is the employee or the employer, a legal attorney who has specialized in employment law could aptly represent any case relating to employer-employee disputes. Many claims relating to employment law have time limits or deadlines known as