Understand how the Factory Act affects women at work in clear, plain language.
This concise guide explains the provisions of the law as it stood around 1902, focusing on what matters most to workers and employers.
The introduction frames why the act matters and how it should protect health and safety while guarding liberty and fair treatment. It distinguishes universal rules from those applying to special circumstances, and it discusses how discretion can help avoid needless penalties. The book then lays out, in straightforward terms, the responsibilities of employers and the rights of employed women under the act, with practical notes on home work and the handling of overtime.
What you’ll find inside:
- Plain explanations of hours, holidays, health provisions, and safety requirements.
- Guidance on notices, inspections, and the role of district councils and the Home Secretary.
- Specific rules for laundries, home work, and other common workplaces of the era.
- Notes on how the law treats different industries and situations to protect workers’ rights.
Ideal for readers of labor history, women's studies, and those exploring early 20th‑century industrial law. It provides a practical view of how the Factory Act shaped work life for women and the day‑to‑day duties of employers in that period.