Asked by riri

Which of the following best illustrates the purpose of labor laws?
(1 point)
Responses

a law that allows mine owners to hire children to work in tight spaces
a law that allows mine owners to hire children to work in tight spaces

a law that exempts companies from hiring minority workers
a law that exempts companies from hiring minority workers

a law that establishes health and safety conditions in private companies
a law that establishes health and safety conditions in private companies

a law that encourages companies to fire workers who reach the age of 60

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A law that establishes health and safety conditions in private companies.

Reason: labor laws are meant to protect workers’ rights and well‑being (e.g., safety standards, fair pay, non‑discrimination), not to permit child labor, allow discrimination, or force mandatory retirement.