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labor law

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A quick definition of labor law:

Labor law is a set of rules that govern the relationship between employers and employees. It covers how employers treat their workers and how workers can organize themselves to protect their rights. Labor law also deals with the relationship between employers and labor unions, which represent groups of workers.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Labor law refers to the set of laws that govern the relationship between employers and employees. It includes laws that regulate the dealings between employers and labor unions that represent employees. Another term for labor law is industrial law. One example of labor law is the National Labor Relations Act.

Example: The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is a federal law that protects the rights of employees to form and join unions, engage in collective bargaining, and go on strike. This law also prohibits employers from interfering with these rights or retaliating against employees who exercise them.

Explanation: The NLRA is an example of labor law because it regulates the relationship between employers and employees by protecting the rights of employees to organize and bargain collectively. This law ensures that employees have a voice in their workplace and can negotiate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. It also prevents employers from engaging in unfair labor practices that could harm employees or their unions.

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@windyMagician: not at all. Michigan is also very generous with aid, so if you get enough it makes perfect sense to take it.
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going to my dream school is crazy
michigan also has better options if you do PD for 10 years then want to do something else
windyMagician
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also would love to clerk for my federal district court even tho I know its hella competitive, I think mich sets me up better?
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would be a great point to bring up when ur deciding / visiting each place- see what recent placement looks like
texaslawhopefully
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For fed clerkships by far Michigan places better. I think it’s like 14-15 percent
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I’m sure you’ll get good merit aid though. Look at Michigan’s 509 report. They’re very generous.
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