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In Colorado, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and Colorado 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 Colorado
Total Employed 2003. 2,007
Total Members of unions 156
Percent of Employed 7.8
Total Employed Represented by Unions 180
Persent Total Employed 2004 9
Total Employed 2004. 2,050
Total Members of unions 172
Percent of Employed 8.4
Total Employed Represented by Unions 191
Persent of Total Employed 2004 9.3

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

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Colorado 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 Colorado 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 >

Job Bias Charges Edged Up In 2006, EEOC Reports

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) last year received a total of 75,768 discrimination charges against private sector employer... Read more >

Almost no Upstate job growth for 2005

Upstate New York barely produced any net new jobs in 2005, the state Labor Department reported with release of revised figures for the end of ... 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

Federal Reserve Bank

One of the 12 operating arms of the Federal Reserve System, located throughout the United States, that together with their 25 branches carry out various functions of the U.S. central bank system.

Unfair labor practice strike

Employees who take part in an unfair labor practice strike retain their status as employees. Once the NLRB determines an employer's actions to be an unfair labor practice, employees are entitled to have their old jobs back, even if their employer has hire

National Labor Relations Act

This act once guaranteed workers the freedom to form unions without employer interference. Today, however, this guarantee is not given any more.

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