The employer-employee relationship has a number of employmentrights laws. These laws cover the complex relationship betweencurrent or former employees and the employer, as well as jobcandidates. These issues cover discrimination, wages and taxation,wrongful termination and safety in the workplace. Federal and statelaws govern how these issues are determined. An exception is when avalid contract exists in the employment relationship. Statecontract law dictates the duties and rights of the employee andemployer.Employee Rights in the WorkplaceThe employment rights for employees in the workplace cover basicissues which include fair compensation for work performed, equaltreatment and the right to privacy. A person applying for a jobalso has certain rights. No employer is allowed to discriminate