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In Connecticut, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Connecticut 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 Connecticut
Total Employed 2003. 1,489
Total Members of unions 229
Percent of Employed 15.4
Total Employed Represented by Unions 244
Persent Total Employed 2004 16.4
Total Employed 2004. 1,539
Total Members of unions 235
Percent of Employed 15.3
Total Employed Represented by Unions 256
Persent of Total Employed 2004 16.6

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

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Connecticut 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 Connecticut and nationwide:

U.S. Labor Department Announces $250,000 Grant To Assist Dislocated Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $250,000 grant to the city of Newton, Iowa, to conduct early planning for assisting workers affected... Read more >

Fatal Accident Proposed Penalties Total $154,800

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Aleluya Roofing Co., Miami, ... Read more >

U.S. Labor Secretary Announces $1 Million Grant to Aid Dislocated Workers in Connecticut

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced a grant of $1 million, with an initial release of $550,167, to assist approxima... 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

Illegal strike

Illegal strikes are considered those, that attempt to force an employer to join a union, prevent the employer from doing business with someone, strikes that begin within 60 days preceeding the labor agreement and the ones that force the employer

Wildcat strike

A wildcat strike refers to any type of strike that is not sanctioned by the union. Wildcat strikers are not protected by the NLRA provisions and may be permanently terminated by the employer.

Salting

This term refers to union organizers that obtain jobs with non-union workers in order to then form a union with those new co-workers.

More Labor Law Terms

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