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In Delaware, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Delaware 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 Delaware
Total Employed 2003. 366
Total Members of unions 42
Percent of Employed 11.4
Total Employed Represented by Unions 46
Persent Total Employed 2004 12.5
Total Employed 2004. 373
Total Members of unions 46
Percent of Employed 12.4
Total Employed Represented by Unions 49
Persent of Total Employed 2004 13.2

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

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Delaware 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 Delaware and nationwide:

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U.S. Labor Department Settles With Accounting Firm

The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment and order requiring the firm of Ahlstrom & Baker CPAs in Los Alamitos, California,... Read more >

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

Company Also Signs Compliance Agreement with Labor Department WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Labor has fined Wal-Mart $135,540 in c... 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

Common stock

A share in the ownership of a corporation.

NLRA

Also referred to as Wagner Act, this was the first substantial effort by the federal government to reshape the balance of power between labor and management in the U.S.

Capital market

The market in which corporate equity and longer-term debt securities (those maturing in more than one year) are issued and traded.

More Labor Law Terms

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