Why legislation is important in upholding and protecting the rights of both employer and employee?

Answer 1

This is what makes labor unions and collective bargaining a "necessary evil". I have been a lifelong union member and I can assure you, without them, we'd all be working for $.50 per hour.

Answer 2

because it is a neutral statement of rights and obligations enforced by a third party so equally accessible and clear to both sides. Some employers in europe feel the bit about the expectations that employees work is a bit weak, but there you go....

Answer 3

so that no could harm each another. and they should respect the rights of each other.