| Labor Unions |
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| Many claims of breach of the duty of fair representation stem from a labor union's refusal to pursue a grievance on behalf of a union member. Despite the prohibition of invidious or hostile discrimination in representing its members, labor unions have significant leeway in the way they represent their members, including the handling of grievances. A union has the discretion to determine whether a grievance of one of its members is in fact meritorious or not. Dissatisfied union members whose unions have decided adversely to the members as to the merit of their grievances may bring lawsuits against the union for breach of the duty of fair representation.More... |
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| Sexual Harassment Overview |
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| Sexual harassment in the workplace is discrimination on the basis of sex in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual Harassment, although not specifically mentioned in Title VII, is broadly defined by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:More... |
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| Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor |
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| Federal Employee Collective Bargaining Representation |
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| BackgroundMore... |
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| The Davis-Bacon Act--Payment of Prevailing Wages by |
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| Federal Government Construction Contractors)More... |
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