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| Law | Why is it necessary? | Whose interests does the law protect? |
| Minimum wages act specifies that wages should not be below a specified minimum. | Many workers are denied fair wages by their employers. Because they badly need work. workers have no bargaining power and are paid low wages. | This law is meant to protect the interests of all workers: particularly, farm labourers. construction workers, factory workers. domestic workers, etc. |
| Law specifying that there be adequate safety measures in workplaces. For example, alarm system, emergency exists, properly-functioning machinery. | ||
| Law requiring that the quality of goods meet certain prescribed standards. For example, electrical appliances have to meet safety standards. | Consumers might be put to risk by the poor quality of products such as electrical appliances, food, medicines. | |
| Law requiring that the prices of essential goods are not high For example, sugar, kerosene, foodgrains. | The interests of the poor who will otherwise be unable to afford | |
| Law requiring that factories do not pollute air or water. | ||
| Laws against child labour in workplaces. | ||
| Law to form workers unions/associations. | By organising themselves into unions, workers can use their combined power to demand fair wages and better working conditions |