1. Goals Chapter 5 Identify the different kinds of laws that affect businesses. Describe the different kinds of laws that protect workers on the job Explain how tax laws affect business profits Explain the differences between copyrights, patents, and trademarks

2. The Main Idea – Chapter 5 This chapter discusses many different laws and their effects upon businesses 5.2- Describes laws that protect workers

3. Collins type I writing: Write a description of your ideal work environment Include topics such as: –Wages/Benefits –Legal protection –Safety protection

4. The Importance of Employment Laws Early 1900s companies had tremendous power over employees They could pay whatever they wanted, make ppl work in dangerous conditions, not hire minorities, and could pay women less

5. The Importance of Employment Laws Beginning of 1930’s, Congress and state legislatures saw change was needed Strict penalties for companies who violate these laws: Fines Loss of gov’t contracts Employment laws Regulate the relationship between companies and their workers and give workers significant rights and benefits

6. Five major kinds of employment laws we will discuss further: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Occupational safety and health laws Wage-hour laws Benefits laws Labor relations laws

7. I’m sick of making notes, you do it. Group 1 – EEO Group 2 – Occupational Safety and Health Laws Group 3 – Wage-Hour laws Group 4 – Benefit laws 1-2 Group 5 – Benefit laws 3-5 Group 6 – Labor relation laws