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In Oregon, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Oregon 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 Oregon
Total Employed 2003. 1,466
Total Members of unions 230
Percent of Employed 15.7
Total Employed Represented by Unions 240
Persent Total Employed 2004 16.4
Total Employed 2004. 1,471
Total Members of unions 224
Percent of Employed 15.2
Total Employed Represented by Unions 243
Persent of Total Employed 2004 16.5

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

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Oregon 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 Oregon and nationwide:

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that it has resolved its lawsuit charging that Jeff Wyler Eastgate, Inc. an... Read more >

General Electric Company Accepted into OSHA's VPP Corporate Pilot

WASHINGTON -- General Electric Company, headquartered in Fairfield, Conn., was recently admitted into the Occupational Safety and Health Administra... 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 >

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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

Adequate warning

If an employee is being punished for violating any kind of company rule, an adequate warning must have preceeded, either through the employee handbook or a signature that states that the employee was made aware of that particular rule.

Inflation

A rate of increase in the general price level of all goods and services. (This should not be confused with increases in the prices of specific goods relative to the prices of other goods.)

National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation system (Nasdaq)

An automated information network that provides brokers and dealers with price quotations on the approximately 5,000 most active securities traded over the counter.

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