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In Fresno, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in peopleâ€™s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Fresno 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 California

Total Employed 2003.	14,350
Total Members of unions	2,414
Percent of Employed	16.8
Total Employed Represented by Unions	2,647
Persent Total Employed 2004	18.4
Total Employed 2004.	14,414
Total Members of unions	2,385
Percent of Employed	16.5
Total Employed Represented by Unions	2,588
Persent of Total Employed 2004	18

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

Labor laws in Fresno 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. Fresno workers rely on labor laws to rectify unfair employment practices. Our Fresno labor law lawyers have dealt with various cases protecting each worker's and employerâ€™s rights in order to maintain a fair relationship between both parties.

Our Fresno 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 everybodyâ€™s interest. If you have any questions, or if you are concerned that one of your rights as a Fresno worker or employer has been violated, contact one of our Fresno labor law lawyers immediately.

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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

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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

Employment Terms

Economic strike

Economic strikes are not a ground for terminating participating employees and they result when employees strike after a stalemate in negotiations over a contract with management.

Supply

A schedule of how much producers are willing and able to sell at all possible prices during some time period.

Bull market

A market in which there is a continuous rise in stock prices.

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