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In Tennessee, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Tennessee 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 Tennessee
Total Employed 2003. 2,384
Total Members of unions 179
Percent of Employed 7.5
Total Employed Represented by Unions 218
Persent Total Employed 2004 9.2
Total Employed 2004. 2,465
Total Members of unions 164
Percent of Employed 6.7
Total Employed Represented by Unions 191
Persent of Total Employed 2004 7.7

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

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Tennessee 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 Tennessee and nationwide:

Wal-Mart Agrees to Pay Fine for Violating Child Labor Laws

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Labor has fined Wal-Mart $135,540 in civil money penalties for violating the youth employment provisions of the F... Read more >

2005 Labor Budget Will Enhance Labor Law Enforcement

WASHINGTON—U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) officials said today they will continue to focus on targeted enforcement and on compliance assistance to ... Read more >

Labor Department Issues First-Ever Regulations Protecting The Reemployment Rights Of America’s Soldiers

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Labor announced regulations, to be published Monday, Dec. 19 in the Federal Register, inter... 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

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

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"?

Completeness of Investigation

An employee should only be terminated if his/her guilt was proven beyond reasonable doubt. If an employee has been accused, the proof can not rest on assumptions only.

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