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In Mississippi, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Mississippi 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 Mississippi
Total Employed 2003. 1,117
Total Members of unions 55
Percent of Employed 5
Total Employed Represented by Unions 73
Persent Total Employed 2004 6.6
Total Employed 2004. 1,108
Total Members of unions 53
Percent of Employed 4.8
Total Employed Represented by Unions 70
Persent of Total Employed 2004 6.3

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

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Mississippi 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 Mississippi and nationwide:

EEOC And BNSF Railway Agree To Settle Age Discrimination Lawsuit For $800,000

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) today announced that they had agreed to settle an age discrimina... 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 >

New Jersey Minimum Wage Laws

The Division of Wage and Hour Compliance enforces New Jersey State Labor Laws by enforcing a minimum wage, methods of wage payment and by enforcing... 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

Revenue

Payments received by businesses from selling goods and services.

Americans With Disability Act

The ADA protects people with disabilities from employment discrimination

Price supports

Federal assistance provided to farmers to help them deal with such unfavorable factors as bad weather and overproduction.

More Labor Law Terms

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