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In Birmingham, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Birmingham 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 Alabama
Total Employed 2003. 1,822
Total Members of unions 147
Percent of Employed 8.1
Total Employed Represented by Unions 172
Persent Total Employed 2004 9.5
Total Employed 2004. 1,861
Total Members of unions 181
Percent of Employed 9.7
Total Employed Represented by Unions 213
Persent of Total Employed 2004 11.5

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

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Birmingham 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

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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

Reasonableness

Although a certain rule might have been stated, one still needs to ask the question, for instance, "Was it reasonable to fire an employee for selling CDs in the breakroom"?

Gold standard

A monetary system in which currencies are defined in terms of a given weight of gold.

Asset

A possession of value, usually measured in terms of money.

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