Employment law is any established rules and regulations that govern the relationship between an employer and employees. It protects the workers' rights and sets stipulations that ensure both parties have a fair working relationship. Examples of employment laws are regulations that fix the minimum work conditions in a country, Anti-discrimination acts, workplace safety regulations, etc.

A right-to-work law is legislation that allows workers to decide whether to join a labor union or not.

There are many ways to tell if an individual is an independent contractor. However, one of the key metrics used is if the individual decides when, where, and how to carry out work activities. If the individual has full control over work and can offer services to multiple organizations, they are classified as an independent contractor.

At-will employment is an employment relationship in which the employer can dismiss or terminate the employment contract for any reason or due notice as long as the cause is not unlawful.

While there is no singular major exception to at-will employment, every form of illegal activity regarding dismissal counts as an exception. Exceptions include discrimination, fraud, false representation, public policy, etc.

While these terms are used interchangeably, employment law refers to regulations that govern the employment relationship between employers and employees. On the other hand, labor law adds to the rules the protection and activities that govern labor unions and their dealings with employers.

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