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In New Mexico, like anywhere else, employment plays a main role in people’s lives. Employment is a vital part of society and New Mexico 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 New Mexico
Total Employed 2003. 741
Total Members of unions 57
Percent of Employed 7.6
Total Employed Represented by Unions 70
Persent Total Employed 2004 9.5
Total Employed 2004. 734
Total Members of unions 49
Percent of Employed 6.7
Total Employed Represented by Unions 65
Persent of Total Employed 2004 8.9

Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

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New Mexico 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

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U.S. Department of Labor’s June Employment Report

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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

Over-the-counter

Figurative term for the means of trading securities that are not listed on an organized stock exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange. Over-the-counter trading is done by broker-dealers who communicate by telephone and computer networks.

Securities and Exchange Commission

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination due to race, religion, disability, immigration etc.

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