Protection from Retaliation. Employment and labor laws serve as guiding principles to ensure fairness, protection, and justice for both employers and employees.The form is used to document verification of the identity and employment authorization of each new employee (both U.S. citizen and noncitizen) hired after. Know Your Rights at Work. Know your rights and obligations under the Employment Standards Act (ESA). Employees must be paid wages for the work they do for the employer. Employees cannot be fired or denied employment because of their race, color, age. Employees must be paid wages for the work they do for the employer. Employees cannot be fired or denied employment because of their race, color, age. Federal law entitles you to a safe workplace.