Here’s a structured table that lists the agencies and laws along with their descriptions and examples as requested:
| Agency/Law | Description | Example | |--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | OSHA is a federal agency responsible for ensuring safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards for workplace safety. | Application: An employer implements safety protocols and provides personal protective equipment for employees working with hazardous materials. <br> Violation: An employer neglects to provide safety gear, resulting in injuries during a construction project. | | Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) | The EEOC enforces federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. | Application: An employee files a complaint after being denied a promotion due to their race. <br> Violation: A company fires an employee solely based on their pregnancy, violating the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. | | American with Disabilities Act (ADA) | The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, and transportation. | Application: An employer makes reasonable accommodations for an employee with a disability, such as modifying their work schedule. <br> Violation: A company refuses to hire a qualified candidate due to their hearing impairment. | | Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) | The FMLA allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons, ensuring that they can return to their job afterwards. | Application: An employee takes 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a newborn. <br> Violation: An employer retaliates against an employee for taking FMLA leave by denying them promotions or raises. | | Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) | The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards for workers in the private and public sectors. | Application: An employee earning minimum wage receives overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. <br> Violation: An employer fails to pay overtime for hours worked over the standard 40-hour week. |
This table outlines the relevant agencies and laws, their general functions, and specific hypothetical examples of their applications and violations.