Labour law (also
labor law or
employment law, see
spelling differences) mediates the relationship between workers (employees), employers,
trade unions and the government. Collective labour law relates to the tripartite relationship between employee, employer and union. Individual labour law concerns employees' rights at work and through the
contract for work. are social norms (in some cases also technical
standards) for the minimum socially acceptable conditions under which employees or contractors are allowed to work. Government agencies (such as the former US
Employment Standards Administration) enforce labour law (legislative, regulatory, or judicial).