Employment Law Publication, Workplace Discrimination

Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977

Although mine operators have been subject to federal regulation for nearly a century, the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 has significantly improved the safety of mining. Mining accidents, particularly mining fatalities, have dramatically decreased since the passage of the Act, the purpose of which was to protect the lives of miners and to prevent injuries. More...

Employment Discrimination

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Department of Labor Alien Labor Certification Overview

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Employers' Vicarious Liability for Sexual Harassment

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, adverse discrimination of employees on the basis of sex is unlawful. Included within this prohibition is sexual harassment. The Supreme Court has clearly determined that when a supervisor sexually harasses a subordinate, the employer may be found liable for that conduct. More...

The Office of Labor Management Standards

In 1959, Congress passed the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) to make sure that labor unions met certain fiscal responsibility standards and to guarantee that unions would incorporate democratic principles into their governing structures. Congress created the Bureau of Labor-Management Reports, which in 1963 became the Labor-Management Services Administration, to administer the LMRDA. In 1984, the Labor-Management Services Administration became known as the Office of Labor Management Standards (OLMS). More...