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In Minnesota, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Minnesota labor laws equalize the bargaining power between employer and employees in order to maintain a balance and satisfying environment for society.

Union affiliation of employed wage and s

Beginning in January 2003, data reflect revised population controls used in the household survey. Data refer to the sole or principal job of full- and part-time workers exluded are all self-employed workers regardless of whether in Minnesota
Total Employed 2003. 2,435
Total Members of unions 414
Percent of Employed 17
Total Employed Represented by Unions 441
Persent Total Employed 2004 18.1
Total Employed 2004. 2,429
Total Members of unions 424
Percent of Employed 17.5
Total Employed Represented by Unions 443
Persent of Total Employed 2004 18.3

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

Labor laws in Minnesota primarily regulate the relationship between employers and unions and grant employees the rights to engage in certain activities, such as strikes, to have their demands fulfilled. Minnesota workers rely on labor laws to rectify unfair employment practices. Our Minnesota labor law lawyers have dealt with various cases protecting each worker's and employer’s rights in order to maintain a fair relationship between both parties.

Our Minnesota labor law lawyers specialize in all aspects of labor law and possess solid knowledge concerning:

  • Arbitration / grievances / mediation
  • Business immigration
  • Collective bargaining
  • Discrimination law
  • Employment agreements
  • Employment class action defense
  • Employment counseling
  • Employment litigation
  • Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Labor relations
  • Occupational safety & health
  • OFCCP
  • Strike support
  • Supervisor training
  • Workplace security
  • Wrongful discharge

Maintaining an equal and fair employee/employer relationship should be in everybody’s interest. If you have any questions, or if you are concerned that one of your rights as a Minnesota worker or employer has been violated, contact one of our Minnesota labor law lawyers immediately.

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Minnesota Audio


Labor Dept. Expands Overtime Laws

AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 4:09, 4/20/2004


The Bush administration releases new rules governing which employees have the right to receive overtime pay. While not as far-reaching as some lawmakers had desired, the central revision raises the threshold for overtime from workers earning $65,000 to those making $100,000.
Source: NPR



News

News about Labor Law cases in Minnesota and nationwide:

U.S. Labor Department's OSHA Issues Multiple Safety Citations

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OSHA Focuses On Refinery Safety

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Labor Department Issues First-Ever Regulations Protecting The Reemployment Rights Of America’s Soldiers

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Labor announced regulations, to be published Monday, Dec. 19 in the Federal Register, inter... Read more >

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Employment Topics

  • Collective Bargaining
  • Discrimination law
  • Employment Agreements
  • Employment Litigation
  • Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Labor relations
  • Mediation
  • Occupational safety & health
  • OFCCP
  • Strike Support
  • Wrongful Discharge

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Employment Terms

Electronic commerce

Business conducted via the World Wide Web.

Mutual fund

An investment company that continually offers new shares and buys existing shares back on demand and uses its capital to invest in diversified securities of other companies. Money is collected from individuals and invested on their behalf in varied portfo

Dividend

Money earned on stock holdings; usually, it represents a share of profits paid in proportion to the share of ownership.

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