Included in this area is the law of contracts or torts, as well as the law of obligations. Public law deals with matters relating to the state, such as regulatory statutes, criminal law, and laws regarding the public order. Generally speaking, public law deals with the relationship between the state and individuals, and private law deals with the relationship between individuals. In common law countries, the idea of private law is more broad than this definition. In these countries, this... more

The safety services provided by the Department include inspection of equipment such as amusement rides, elevators, and boilers. Wage and hour services are responsible for enforcing laws regarding minimum wage, child labor, as well as in collecting unpaid compensation for workers. The Department has the responsibility of assisting in labor disputes. The Department works to encourage cooperation between employees, employers, and unions. They also publish reports regarding job related... more