Legal Definitions - ESA

Definition: ESA is an abbreviation that can stand for two different things:

1. ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION: This is a government agency that collects and analyzes economic and demographic data to help inform policy decisions. For example, the ESA might collect data on unemployment rates or consumer spending habits.
2. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION: This is another government agency that enforces labor laws and regulations to protect workers' rights. For example, the ESA might investigate a company for violating minimum wage laws or failing to provide safe working conditions.

Both of these agencies are part of the US Department of Commerce.

Examples:

• The ESA released a report on the state of the US economy, which showed that GDP had grown by 2.3% in the last quarter.
• The ESA investigated a restaurant chain for not paying its employees overtime wages, and found that the company owed over $1 million in back pay.

These examples illustrate how the ESA can be used to collect data and enforce labor laws to protect workers and inform policy decisions.