Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA) Law and Legal Resources
LMRA is short for the Labor Management Relations Act, federal law that regulates the relationships between workers and employers. This law also has many state law counterparts. In essence, the LMRA seeks to balance the rights and needs of employers and employees, particularly in the area of collective bargaining, wages and hours issues and working conditions. Lawyer who practice in this field tend to represent either individuals or companies exclusively and a large part of the practice involves negotiation and litigation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What Does The Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA) Govern?
Four major historical statutes make up what is now known as the Labor Management Relations Act. The cornerstone of the LMRA provides that protected employees shall have the right to form and join … more -
Whom Does The Labor Management Relations Act Cover?
Generally, the LMRA covers the private sector. Government agencies are excluded. Two exceptions are national banks and mail contractors. Because of this, states have established various labor laws … more -
What Administrative Body May Impose Remedies For A Violation Of The Labor Management Relations Act?
Because the LMRA was enacted to maintain industrial peace for the benefit of the public, enforcement is geared to be more remedial in nature than punitive. The NLRB has the jurisdiction, but must … more
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