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In Kansas, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Kansas 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 Kansas
Total Employed 2003. 1,204
Total Members of unions 96
Percent of Employed 7.9
Total Employed Represented by Unions 124
Persent Total Employed 2004 10.3
Total Employed 2004. 1,223
Total Members of unions 103
Percent of Employed 8.4
Total Employed Represented by Unions 132
Persent of Total Employed 2004 10.8

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

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Kansas 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 Kansas and nationwide:

Judge Approves $5 Million Settlement Of Job Bias Lawsuits Against Woodward Governor

A federal judge has given final approval to a $5 million settlement resolving two consolidated class action employment discrimination lawsuits agai... Read more >

Labor Department Recognizes 5th Anniversary of the Energy Workers Compensation Program

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) this month marks the fifth anniversary of administering the Energy Employees Occupational Illness P... 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 >

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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.

New York Stock Exchange

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

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