Do you think that although all of these laws are in place to protect the employers and the employees, that they are followed religiously? "American labor laws trace back to public outcry against the oppressive practices of the industrial revolution. In the early 20th century, the first laws were passed to compensate injured workers, establish a minimum wage create healthcare and equal pay for men and women." (, n.d.) It is hard to believe that in the day in age that we live in, there are still issues with women trying to prove that they are as capable and entitled as men are. and outlaw child labor. In the 1960s and '70s, Congress acted to prohibit discrimination and unsafe work conditions. Current issues involve employee , and equal pay for men and women." (, n.d.) It is hard to believe that in the day in age that we live in, there are still issues with women trying to prove that they are as capable and entitled as men are. and outlaw child labor. In the 1960s and '70s, Congress acted to prohibit discrimination and unsafe work conditions. Current issues involve employee wage,healthcare