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Factory Laws in New York City

New York State Labor Laws (Article 6, Section 80): “All doors leading in or to any such factory shall be constructed as to open outwardly, where practicable, and shall not be locked, bolted, or fastened during working hours.” Triangle Shirtwaist Company Compliance:

Whether Section 80 was violated was the key issue in the trial […]