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In Kentucky, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Kentucky 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 Kentucky
Total Employed 2003. 1,681
Total Members of unions 175
Percent of Employed 10.4
Total Employed Represented by Unions 216
Persent Total Employed 2004 12.8
Total Employed 2004. 1,699
Total Members of unions 164
Percent of Employed 9.6
Total Employed Represented by Unions 197
Persent of Total Employed 2004 11.6

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

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Kentucky 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 Kentucky and nationwide:

U.S. Labor Department Announces $4.4 Million Grant To Assist Mississippi Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $4,433,754 grant, with an initial release of $1,477,077, to provide employment-related assistance to... Read more >

OSHA Focuses On Refinery Safety

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues to make the safety and health of workers in America's... Read more >

U.S. Labor Secretary Announces $1 Million Grant to Aid Dislocated Workers in Connecticut

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced a grant of $1 million, with an initial release of $550,167, to assist approxima... 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

Mutual fund

An investment company that continually offers new shares and buys existing shares back on demand and uses its capital to invest in diversified securities of other companies. Money is collected from individuals and invested on their behalf in varied portfo

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.)

Uniformity of the rule's application

It is unlawful to apply rules to singled-out individuals only. Inconsistencies in rule applications violate the Just-Cause context of employer and employee.

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