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Upon starting a job, there are certain aspects and rights that remain crucial and necessary. While some of these benefits are added perks for the job, others are specific benefits that are afforded to employees because of employee rights and labor laws. Arguably, the...

As previous posts have discussed, union members have powerful tools available to them to address employment or labor law issues. Two of the most important tools are collective bargaining and striking. These fair labor practices were written into law in 1935, which is...

Standing up for employee rights and working together with other employees can be a very beneficial process to be involved in. Being part of a union can help ensure that certain rights are protected and even restored if they were unlawfully taken away. The National...

Being a part of a labor union can be a very beneficial experience. Employees are able to assert their needs and protect their rights. Additionally, union membership can help with the process of sorting through disputes and reaching a workable resolution. While this is...

While there is a wide variety of work industries in the state of New York, not all work places are designed the same or function the same. In some companies and large corporations, employees set up organizations to ensure their employee rights are outlined and...

Labor unions truly had a hand in shaping American culture from the very beginning. The earliest workers and unions fought to make it clear that the U.S. was going to be place where workers were protected. Here is a brief history of the labor movement in America:1768:...

When unionized workers are hired in New York, they presume that they will be paid accordingly for the job that they are completing. The Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, is a federal law that is enforced and overseen by the Department of Labor. This Act sets basic...

Unions in New York and elsewhere face many day-to-day issues related to the welfare of their members. Whether it's in the public or private sector, unions have to make major decisions to address the needs of their rank and file.In order to meet the constant and...

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, employees must generally be paid an overtime rate for all hours over 40 in any given week. For most employees, this means a rate that is one and one-half times their regular hourly rate. The rules are slightly different for...