U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
An overview of key federal labor laws covering wages, hours, safety, and more.
https://www.dol.gov/general/aboutdol/majorlaws
Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa
Immigration and Nationality Act
Apply to aliens authorized to work in the U.S. under certain nonimmigrant visa programs (H-1B, H-1B1, H-1C, H2A).
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/immigration
DOL Workers Rights
Guidance on wage/hour protections, child labor, and family/medical leave.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/workers
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Safety and health conditions in most private industries are regulated by OSHA or OSHA-approved state programs, which also cover public sector employers.
OSHA Workers Rights and Protections
Details on workplace safety standards, hazard reporting, and protections under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Information on federal anti-discrimination laws, accommodations, and retaliation protections.
https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/small-business/employee-rights
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Covers rights to organize, bargain collectively, and discuss wages under the National Labor Relations Act.
https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/your-rights
Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner
Official state site for filing wage claims, minimum wage info, overtime rules, and worker protections; includes Las Vegas office contact for local inquiries.
Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC)
State agency handling discrimination complaints (race, gender, age, etc.) in Las Vegas workplaces; includes filing guides and union-related protections.
Nevada Legal Services
Free legal aid for Las Vegas workers; covers wage claims, FMLA, discrimination, and union rights with bilingual resources.
https://nevadalegalservices.org/
Nevada AFL-CIO – Union Resources and Advocacy
State federation supporting Las Vegas unions (including Culinary); offers training, policy updates, and legal referrals for worker rights.
