Labor and Employment Law Web Guide

• Databases
  • America's Labor Market Information System Local, state, and national occupational, wage, and other labor market information from the U.S. Department of Labor.
  • Labor Law Poster Get the Comply-On-One Labor Law Poster for $29.95
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Center for Labor Education and Research - Glossary of Labor and Legal Terminology
  • Covered Employment & Wages News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • Data Ferret Search tool for retrieving specific census information.
  • Developments in Labor-Management Relations Collective bargaining agreements.
  • Dictionary of Occupational Titles From the U.S. Department of Labor.
    • Alphabetical Index
  • Disability Statistics From the U.S. Census Bureau.
  • Earnings by Occupation and Education Income data for the United States based on the U.S. Census.
  • Employee Benefits Survey News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • Employer Provided Training News releases.
  • Employment Cost Trends News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • Employment Projections News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • Employment Situation News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • Executive Paywatch Monitors and urges curtailing the excessive salaries and perks chief executive officers.
  • Foreign Labor Statistics News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • Industry Productivity News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • International Salary Calculator Calculate the cost of living in hundreds of U.S. and international cities.
  • Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • Local Area Unemployment Statistics News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprises Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau.
  • Multifactor Productivity News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • National Compensation Survey Data and publications.
  • National Current Employment Statistics News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Databases Publications, topic index, research, news and Federal Register Notices.
  • Occupational Compensation Survey News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • Occupational Employment Statistics News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Strives to make the U.S. labor market more efficient; contains information developed by job analysts using the O*NET skill-based structure.
  • Occupational Injury and Illness Classification Manual News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • Occupational Radiation Exposure Annual report, Orders and Standards, and Department of Energy Radiation Monitoring System.
  • OSHA DATA Regulatory Compliance History Information Service Fee-based database of corporate regulatory violation histories. Include OSHA, Wage and Hour, NLRB, EEOC and others.
  • OSHA Statistics & Data Databases on inspections, accident investigations, and OSHA standards.
  • Quarterly Labor Productivity News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • Regional Economic Information System Local area economic data for states, counties, and metropolitan areas.
  • Regional Information News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • Safety and Health Statistics News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • SalaryExpert.com Nationwide salary information for a variety of professions.
  • Standard Occupational Classification News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • State & Area Current Employment Statistic News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • StateOvertimeLaw.com From Crone & Mason. Index of overtime wages for all 50 states.
  • The Current Population Survey From the Bureau of the Census. A monthly survey of about 50,000 households.
  • The Health and Retirement Study Data for making major policy decisions that affect retirement, health insurance, saving and economic well-being.
  • The Minimum Wage Current minimum wage, history, charts, and employee and employer rights.
  • The National Longitudinal Surveys News releases, publications, and statistics.
  • U.S. States Labor Market Information (Yahoo!) Labor information accessible by state.
  • Union Online Searchable union database; includes the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  • WAGWEB Data on salaries and compensation; includes salary survey on-line.
  • Workplace Crime Data for 1992-1996 from National Crime Victimization Survey estimating U.S. workplace violence.
  • Workplace Violence Resources pertaining to workplace violence.
• Government Agencies
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  • Federal Labor Relations Authority Promotes labor-management relations.
  • Judges Benchbook: Alien Labor Certification 2d Edition From US Department of Labor Office of Administrative Law Judges.
    • Supplement for May 1995 through January 1996
  • Mine Safety & Health Administration
  • National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Publications, topic index, research, news and Federal Register Notices.
  • National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) General overview, announcements, press releases, brochures, and project information.
  • National Mediation Board
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation News, interest rates, security and forms.
  • Social Security Administration
  • U.S. Access Board Develops and maintains accessibility and technical assistance for people with disabilities.
  • U.S. Department of Justice ADA Mediation Program
  • U.S. Department of Labor
    • Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB)
    • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
    • Employment and Training Adminstration
    • Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses Obtain specific information to your labor questions based on your response to several questions.
    • Employment Standards Administration
    • National Labor Relations Board Decisions, rules and regulations, manuals, press releases, and other information.
    • OALJ Rules of Practice & Procedure
    • Office of Administrative Law Judges
    • Office of Disability Employment Policy Coordination and promotion of public and private efforts to enhance the employment of people with disabilities.
    • Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
    • Veteran's Employment and Training Service
    • Wirtz Labor Library Statutes, regulations, and access to the library catalog.
  • U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board Decisions, studies, offices, Federal agency records, and forms.
  • The Federal Web Locator Starting point for federal government information on the World Wide Web.
• Journals, Newsletters and Articles
  • 1996 Developments in Employment Discrimination Law From Rich's page at Emory University. An outline of 1996 developments in employment discrimination law.
  • A Business Nightmare - The Dangerous Employee By Maria N. Sorolis, Esq. of Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Questions and Answers
  • Avoiding and Surviving Strikes in the Twenty-First Century By James P. McElligott, Jr. of McGuireWoods LLP.
  • Balancing Employers' Workplace Violence Concerns With the Rights of Psychologically Disabled By Johnnie A. James, Esq.
  • BenefitsAlert.com Email newsletter.
  • California Injured Worker Advisor Includes cases and articles.
  • California Workers' Comp Appeals Board Reporter Newsletter and decisions from the Worker's Compensation Appeals Board.
  • Catching up on Catch-up Contributions Explanation of new pension reform concept.
  • CB&D Labor & Employment Law Newsletter From Clifton Budd & DeMaria LLP. Provides information for management on current labor issues.
  • Cobra Quarterly Features COBRA basics and some free information. Newsletters and most other resources required fee-based subscription.
  • Compliance Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act The Family and Medical Leave Act and related regulations.
  • Cumulative Trauma Disorders By Susan K. Gauvey. Includes legal analysis and theories of liability in litigation.
  • DataLine - The Glass Ceiling Newsletter that includes information on sexual bias law suits.
    • Litigation: A Cost/Benefit Analysis
  • Declaring a Truce By Other Means By John J. Michels, Jr., of McGuireWoods LLP. Principles on the writing of covenants-not-to-compete.
  • Do's and Don't's for Preventing Employee Theft By James P. McElligott, Jr. of McGuireWoods LLP.
  • EEOC Issues Guidance for Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship Under the Americans with Disabilities Act From Latham & Watkins.
  • Employee Handbook Workshop From CourtTV.
  • Employee Relations Articles From Ethan Winning.
  • Employees' Rights and Unions FAQ Frequent questions regarding unions; links to related documents.
  • Employment Law Articles From Allen Norton & Blue.
  • Employment Law Briefs Provides information about the law firm, biographies and employment law articles/briefs.
  • Employment Law Bytes Bits From Adam J. Conti. Comments on Developments in Employment Law.
  • Employment Law Practice Center From Law.com. News, decisions, and legal resources.
  • Employment Resources From the Consumer Information Center (GSA).
  • Employment Rules in Communications Technology From McGuireWoods LLP.
  • Equity Compensation Strategies for Emerging Growth Companies From Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
  • ERISA Litigation Review From McDermott, Will & Emery.
  • ERISA Newsletter From Blair Brininger, P.C. Summarizes recent circuit ERISA cases with links to the cases.
  • Exploring the Definition of an Employee By James M. Nelson. Examines the Supreme Court analysis of the appropriate test for determining employee status.
  • FDIC Trust Examination Manual - Employee Benefit Accounts Discussion of a bank's fiduciary duty when administering employee benefit accounts under ERISA.
  • Federal Labor Laws From the 'Lectric Law Library.
  • Freedom of Speech vs. Workplace Harassment Law By Professor Eugene Volokh. Discusses when does the First Amendment trump workplace harassment law?
  • Garland's Digest Subscription-based publication providing monthly online "case summaries" of recent federal employment discrimination decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court and the Federal Circuits.
  • Getting Around Barriers to Non-Compete Pacts From Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
  • Handy Reference Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act Explains the federal laws on minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and child labor.
  • Home/Work Solutions FAQ on nanny tax issues and archive of past newsletters
  • How Not to Get Sued by an Employee By Vincent DiCarlo.
  • Industrial Law Journal
  • Internet Acceptable Use Policy From the National Legal Research Group.
  • Job Discrimination Newsletter Devoted to enforcement of the laws barring discrimination and unfair treatment in the workplace.
  • Journal of Labor and Employment Law Full text.
  • Just Management Newsletter From Fair Measures Management Consulting Group. Covers employment issues and laws.
  • Labor & Employment Articles From Reinhart, Boerner.
  • Labor and Employment Bulletin From Hale and Dorr, LLP.
  • Labor and Employment Law Articles From Siegel, O'Connor, Schiff & Zanagari, P.C.
  • Labor and Employment Update From Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.
  • Labor Relations and Employment Law Articles From Franklin & Gringer, P.C; Family Medical Leave Act, the ADA, OSHA, hostile work environment, and employee handbooks.
  • Labor Report From McDermott, Will & Emery.
  • Littler Mendelson Employer Handbook Editions available for sale from their site.
  • Maine Guide to Employment Law PDF guide to employment law issues in Maine.
  • Model Employee Handbook Outline From Snell & Wilmer
  • New Supreme Court Decisions Provide Guidance to Courts and Employers About the Availability of Punitive Damages Under Title VII and the Definition of a "Disability" Under the Americans With Disabilities Act From Latham & Watkins.
  • Nolo Press Publications
    • Losing or Leaving a Job Adapted from Your Rights in the Workplace. Learn about your legal rights in the workplace if you lose your job.
    • Nolo's Fast Facts: The Americans With Disabilities Act FAQs on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
    • Nolo's Legal Encyclopedia - Employment Know your rights in the workplace.
    • The Rise -- and Fall -- of the Reasonable Woman Courts distance themselves from the sticky problem of defining a "reasonable woman," and declare that a worker is a worker is a worker.
    • Too Often, Time Isn't Money How to tell if you're getting the wages the law says you're entitled to.
    • When You Have to Let Someone Go Firing an employee is an emotional act, and one that can have serious legal consequences.
    • Your Rights in the Workplace Overview of the latest legislation affecting the workplace including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
  • OSHA Telecommuting Rules From Alderman & Alderman, Counselors at Law.
  • OSHA Update From McDermott, Will & Emery.
  • Pension & Benefits ActionWatch Free weekly e-mail newsletter providing news and tips for pension and employee benefits professionals.
  • Public Employment Articles From Lemaire, Faunce, Pingel & Singer.
  • Q&A Columns At BenefitsLink. Covers different topics including, various plans, Disability, and Employee Ownership.
  • Recurrences in Employment Litigation By Jayne Cucchiara. Overview of the employment litigation process.
  • Sample Sexual Harassment Policy Provides a sample sexual harassment policy.
  • Should Workers' Compensation Be Vaccinated Against Bioterrorism? By Jon L. Gelman, Esq. and John B. Boyd, Esq.
  • Small Business Handbook Discusses wage, child labor, alien workers, veterans, whistleblower protection, plant closings and family leave.
  • The ADA: Who Is Disabled? Who Is Qualified? By Diana J. Vogt. Analysis regarding coverage or protection under the ADA.
  • The Independent Contractor Report Independent contractor vs. employee cases, rulings & other legal resources.
  • The Online ESOP and Employee Ownership Library From the National Center for Employee Ownership.
  • Understanding Change-in-Control Agreements By Mark P. Carey, Esq. of Carey & Associates, P.C.
  • Whose Business Is It Anyway? By Jon L. Gelman. An analysis of workplace privacy of medical records.
• Laws and Government Documents
  • 29 CFR Chapter XXV, Parts 2500-2599 Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, Department of Labor.
  • Federal Labor Relations Authority Decisions Federal labor relations information.
  • Health Insurance Portability for Group Health Plans; Interim Rules and Proposed Rule [04/08/97] Volume 62, Number 67, Page 16893-16976.
  • HIPAA Mental Health Parity Act; Proposed Rule [12/22/97] Volume 62, Number 245, Page 66931-66966.
  • The Fair Credit Reporting Act Text of the act and publication links.
  • The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 Requires employers to furnish to the state the name, address and social security number of each new hire.
  • Code of Professional Responsibility for Arbitrators of Labor-Management Disputes Code of Professional Responsibility of the National Academy of Arbitrators American Arbitration Association Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
  • Commission on Family and Medical Leave Documents Executive summary, major research findings, and the full report to Congress.
  • EEOC Fact Sheets Facts about employment discrimination, employment rights, and laws.
    • Age Discrimination
    • EEOC Enforcement Guidance on the Americans with Disabilites Act and Psychiatric Disabilities The Commission's position on the application of Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
    • EEOC Enforcement Guidances and Related Documents
    • Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Processing
    • How to File a Charge
    • National Origin Discrimination
    • Pregnancy Discrimination
    • Race/Color Discrimination
    • Religious Discrimination
    • Sexual Harassment
    • The Americans with Disabilities Act
    • The Americans with Disabilities Act - Questions and Answers
    • Employment
    • For More Information Contact the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
    • Miscellaneous
    • Public Accommodations
    • The Americans with Disabilities Act
    • Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability
    • Your Responsibilities as an Employer
  • Employee Benefits Library From BenefitsLink.
  • Employee Benefits Regulations From Calhoun Law Group, P.C. Browse ERISA and tax regulations.
  • ERI's Human Resource Codes and Law National, state and international codes and laws on employment law, benefits, and wage and salary laws.
  • Glass Ceiling Commission Reports The commission was a 21 member body appointed by the President and Congressional leaders and chaired by the Secretary of Labor.
  • Laws Enforced by the EEOC
    • Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA)
    • Civil Rights Act of 1991
    • Equal Pay Act of 1963
    • Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sections 501 and 505
    • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
    • Titles I and V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
  • National Mediation Board Documents On-line Railway Labor Act, rules, recent determinations, weekly reports, and applications.
  • Overview of Federal Child Labor Laws Brief overview of federal child labor laws.
  • U.S. Department of Justice - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Home Page
    • New or Proposed ADA Regulations
  • U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Administrative Law Judges Law Library Case law, administrative appellate board decisions, Administrative Procedure Act, and rules of procedure.

     

  • Cal-OSHA Reporter Current events, news, decisions, discussion groups, and calendar.
  • IllinoisComp.com Features on-line calculator, recent decisions and articles.
  • Oregon Administrative Rules for the Employment Department Employment Department Sections of the Oregon Administrative Rules
  • Oregon Wage and Hour Laws FAQ, forms, and regulations.

• Alabama- Title 34
• Alaska- Title 8
• Arizona- Title 32
• Arkansas- Title 17
• California
• Colorado- Title 12 (searchable index)
• Connecticut- Title 4c
• Delaware- see Title 24
• District of Columbia (see Division V, Local Business Affairs)
• Florida- Title XXXII (searchable index)
• Georgia- Chapter 43 (searchable index)
• Hawaii- Division 2, Title 25 (searchable index)
• Idaho- Title 54
• Illinois- Chapter 225
• Indiana- Title 23
• Iowa- Title XII
• Kansas (find by profession)
• Kentucky- Title XXVI (PDF)
• Louisiana (searchable index)
• Maine- Title 32
• Maryland (see Article: Business Occupations and Professions)
• Massachusetts (see Chapters 93-105A)
• Michigan- Chapter 338
• Minnesota (see Chapters 175-186)
• Mississippi- Title 73
• Missouri- Title XXII
• Montana- Title 37
• Nebraska (find by profession)
• Nevada- Title 54
• New Hampshire- Title XXX
• New Jersey-Title 45
• New Mexico- Chapter 61
• New York | Alternate Site- Chapter 31
• North Carolina (see Chapters 83-97)
• North Dakota- Title 43 (PDF)
• Ohio- Title 47
• Oklahoma (see Title 59) (searchable index)
• Oregon (see Chapters 670-704)
• Pennsylvania- Title 63
• Rhode Island- Title 5
• South Carolina- Title 40
• South Dakota- Title 36
• Tennessee (see Titles 62 and 63)
• Texas (Busines and Commerce Code)
• Utah- Title 58
• Vermont (see Titles 11-11B)
• Virginia- Title 54.1
• Washington- Title 18
• West Virginia- Chapter 30
• Wisconsin (see Chapters 440-480)
• Wyoming- Title 33