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In Virginia, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Virginia labor laws equalize the bargaining power between employer and employees in order to maintain a balance and satisfying environment for society.

 
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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 Virginia
Total Employed 2003. 3,243
Total Members of unions 210
Percent of Employed 6.5
Total Employed Represented by Unions 251
Persent Total Employed 2004 7.7
Total Employed 2004. 3,308
Total Members of unions 176
Percent of Employed 5.3
Total Employed Represented by Unions 218
Persent of Total Employed 2004 6.6

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics
 

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



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Labor Law Terms

 


Today's Terms

Federal Reserve Bank

Definition:
One of the 12 operating arms of the Federal Reserve System, located throughout the United States, that together with their 25 branches carry out various functions of the U.S. central bank system.

Wrongful termination

Definition:
In addition to "at will employment" courts have extended the measures to protect a worker's job and have set certain guidelines for terminating employees.

Demand

Definition:
The total quantity of goods and services consumers are willing and able to buy at all possible prices during some time period.

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  • Fair Labor Standards Act
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  • Mediation
  • Occupational safety & health
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  • Strike Support
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Virginia Labor-Law Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Labor-Law attorney you should contact our Labor-Law Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Alexandria
  • Annandale
  • Arlington
  • Ashburn
  • Blacksburg
  • Burke
  • Centreville
  • Charlottesville
  • Chesapeake
  • Chester
  • Chesterfield
  • Christiansburg
  • Colonial Heights
  • Culpeper
  • Danville
  • Dumfries
  • Fairfax
  • Falls Church
  • Fredericksburg
  • Front Royal
  • Glen Allen
  • Hampton
  • Harrisonburg
  • Herndon
  • Hopewell
  • Leesburg
  • Lorton
  • Lynchburg
  • Manassas
  • Martinsville
  • Mc Lean
  • Mechanicsville
  • Midlothian
  • Newport News
  • Norfolk
  • Petersburg
  • Portsmouth
  • Powhatan
  • Radford
  • Reston
  • Richmond
  • Roanoke
  • Salem
  • Spotsylvania
  • Springfield
  • Stafford
  • Staunton
  • Sterling
  • Suffolk
  • Vienna
  • Virginia Beach
  • Waynesboro
  • Williamsburg
  • Winchester
  • Woodbridge
  • Yorktown
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