Labor & Employment Law

In a recent speech calling Tim Kaine a “friend of labor,” President Barack … union membership a condition of employment. The president also said he likes to call right-to-work “right-to-work-for-less laws.” Good one. But studies about wages …

Government’s efforts to spur economic growth lengthen the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims and streamline Employment Tribunal procedures. When Is It Appropriate To Suspend An Employee Or Report A Matter To The Police? (Bircham Dyson Bell LLP …

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The Register article “Iowa Sees Shortage of Skilled Workers” (April 22) is no surprise to those of us in the labor movement … Remove the shackles of this outdated law, and let the job market grow, along with workers’ rights, … Continue reading →

In Atlanta, immigration activists are planning a rally at the Georgia Capitol, where a tough law targeting illegal immigration was … to make a profit at any cost,” Sigal said. In a more labor-centric protest in the San Francisco Bay … Continue reading →

The AFL-CIO, the nation’s largest labor federation, may deploy as many as 400,000 volunteers this year in its effort to re-elect Barack Obama, who President Richard Trumka said helped save tens of thousands of U.S. jobs. The volunteers …

(Reuters) – AMR Corp, the bankrupt parent of American Airlines, said on Tuesday it eliminated five senior jobs as part of its restructuring and that its lead labor strategist would … exclusive right under bankruptcy law to reorganize without interference … Continue reading →

(Reuters) – AMR Corp, the bankrupt parent of American Airlines, said on Tuesday it eliminated five senior jobs as part of its restructuring and that its lead labor strategist would … right under bankruptcy law to reorganize without …

The law also seeks to eliminate private sub-contracted labour in Venezuela … with post-natal maternity leave being raised from 12 to 25 weeks and increased job security for new parents, who will now be protected from dismissal for two years … Continue reading →

Amchan, an administrative law judge for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB … Micah, another one of the fired workers, says he found a similarly low-paying job in the retail industry. The 24-year-old also has a degree, from the …