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In Baltimore, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Baltimore 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 Maryland
Total Employed 2003. 2,481
Total Members of unions 354
Percent of Employed 14.3
Total Employed Represented by Unions 410
Persent Total Employed 2004 16.5
Total Employed 2004. 2,502
Total Members of unions 272
Percent of Employed 10.9
Total Employed Represented by Unions 313
Persent of Total Employed 2004 12.5

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

Labor laws in Baltimore 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. Baltimore workers rely on labor laws to rectify unfair employment practices. Our Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore worker or employer has been violated, contact one of our Baltimore labor law lawyers immediately.

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Baltimore 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 Baltimore and nationwide:

New Jersey Minimum Wage Laws

The Division of Wage and Hour Compliance enforces New Jersey State Labor Laws by enforcing a minimum wage, methods of wage payment and by enforcing... Read more >

Judgment For $410,000 In Back Wages

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that it has filed a consent judgment and order with the U.S. District Court, Eastern Distri... Read more >

Today Announced The Launch Of Govloans

Deputy Secretary of Labor Steven J. Law today announced the launch of GovLoans.gov en Español and the expansion of the Web site to more than 1,000 ... 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

More Labor Law Topics

Employment Terms

Supply

A schedule of how much producers are willing and able to sell at all possible prices during some time period.

Economic strike

Economic strikes are not a ground for terminating participating employees and they result when employees strike after a stalemate in negotiations over a contract with management.

Electronic commerce

Business conducted via the World Wide Web.

More Labor Law Terms

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