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In North Dakota, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and North Dakota 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 North Dakota
Total Employed 2003. 284
Total Members of unions 21
Percent of Employed 7.3
Total Employed Represented by Unions 26
Persent Total Employed 2004 9
Total Employed 2004. 292
Total Members of unions 22
Percent of Employed 7.7
Total Employed Represented by Unions 26
Persent of Total Employed 2004 9

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

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North Dakota 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 North Dakota and nationwide:

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Fatal Accident Proposed Penalties Total $154,800

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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

Wildcat strike

A wildcat strike refers to any type of strike that is not sanctioned by the union. Wildcat strikers are not protected by the NLRA provisions and may be permanently terminated by the employer.

Revenue

Payments received by businesses from selling goods and services.

Illegal strike

Illegal strikes are considered those, that attempt to force an employer to join a union, prevent the employer from doing business with someone, strikes that begin within 60 days preceeding the labor agreement and the ones that force the employer

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