Publisher's Synopsis
Originally published in 1876, this report was one of the first comprehensive studies of labor regulation in the United Kingdom. It includes detailed analysis of the Factory and Workshops Acts, which set minimum standards for working conditions and child labor laws in factories and workshops. Along with the text of the acts themselves, the report also includes minutes of evidence from workers, employers, and other stakeholders, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of labor regulation.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
