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What are the Key Labor Laws Affecting Nurses?

Several key labor laws affect nurses, including:
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): This law establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and record-keeping requirements.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Ensures safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards.
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Provides eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons.
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs.

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