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In Chicago, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Chicago 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 Illinois
Total Employed 2003. 5,399
Total Members of unions 967
Percent of Employed 17.9
Total Employed Represented by Unions 1,003
Persent Total Employed 2004 18.6
Total Employed 2004. 5,410
Total Members of unions 908
Percent of Employed 16.8
Total Employed Represented by Unions 971
Persent of Total Employed 2004 17.9

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

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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 Chicago and nationwide:

U.S. Labor Department Announces $4.4 Million Grant To Assist Mississippi Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $4,433,754 grant, with an initial release of $1,477,077, to provide employment-related assistance to... Read more >

EEOC And BNSF Railway Agree To Settle Age Discrimination Lawsuit For $800,000

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) today announced that they had agreed to settle an age discrimina... Read more >

U.S. Labor Department Halts Rockville

PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a temporary restraining order that freezes the assets of Plan 3 Inc. and Plan 3 Technologi... 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

Objectivity of investigation

Were investigations only guided by the goal to prove someone's fault or were all other possible explanations considered?

Venture capital

Investment in a new, generally possibly risky, enterprise.

Adequate warning

If an employee is being punished for violating any kind of company rule, an adequate warning must have preceeded, either through the employee handbook or a signature that states that the employee was made aware of that particular rule.

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