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In Tampa, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Tampa 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 Florida
Total Employed 2003. 6,652
Total Members of unions 407
Percent of Employed 6.1
Total Employed Represented by Unions 557
Persent Total Employed 2004 8.4
Total Employed 2004. 6,943
Total Members of unions 414
Percent of Employed 6
Total Employed Represented by Unions 533
Persent of Total Employed 2004 7.7

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

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Tampa 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 Tampa and nationwide:

Eeoc Settles Sex Bias Suit Against Auto Dealer Jeff Wyler Eastgate, Inc. For $2.3 Million

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 >

Lawmakers Move to Hold Labor Law Violators Accountable

U.S. Representatives Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn.-3) and George Miller (Calif.-7) today introduced legislation to stop the advance notice policy before t... Read more >

Sponsored By The Labor Department’s

SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Department of Labor will hold a free workshop to help employers and pension plan administrators comply with the Employee R... 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

Securities and Exchange Commission

An independent, non-partisan, quasi-judicial regulatory agency with responsibility for administering the federal securities laws.

Unions

Unions are organizations of workers to improve their working conditions and protect their common interest.

Objectivity of investigation

Were investigations only guided by the goal to prove someone's fault or were all other possible explanations considered?

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