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In Maine, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Maine 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 Maine
Total Employed 2003. 567
Total Members of unions 73
Percent of Employed 12.8
Total Employed Represented by Unions 81
Persent Total Employed 2004 14.3
Total Employed 2004. 564
Total Members of unions 64
Percent of Employed 11.3
Total Employed Represented by Unions 74
Persent of Total Employed 2004 13.2

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

EEOC Examines Job Bias Laws

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) examined perspectives on work/family balance and the intersection with the federal anti-dis... Read more >

U.S. Labor Department Announces $250,000 Grant To Assist Dislocated Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $250,000 grant to the city of Newton, Iowa, to conduct early planning for assisting workers affected... 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

American Stock Exchange

One of the key stock exchanges in the United States, it consists mainly of stocks and bonds of companies that are small to medium-sized, compared with the shares of large corporations traded on the New York Stock Exchange..

New York Stock Exchange

The world's largest exchange for trading stocks and bonds.

Price supports

Federal assistance provided to farmers to help them deal with such unfavorable factors as bad weather and overproduction.

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