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The focus of this labor and employment law committee's work is the expanding field of alternative dispute resolution, including labor and employment arbitration and mediation.

This committee informs its membership of the developing case law under the Act and seeks the orderly and equitable development of that law.

The membership of this Section of Labor and Employment Law committee has grown substantially in recent years, reflecting developments in the area of employee benefits law resulting from significant statutory, regulatory, and case law changes.

This committee is concerned with developments in the law governing the rights and responsibilities of individual workers and their employers in the workplace, and the resolution of disputes between individual employees and employers.

The Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity Law concentrates on all aspects of equal employment opportunity under federal and state law in both private and public employment.

This labor and employment law committee has jurisdiction over certain statutes administered, or formerly administered, by the United States Department of Labor.

This labor and employment law committee surveys the full scope of labor and employment law related to federal employees. The committee's chief activity is the preparation of an annual report drafted by committee members.

This Committee addresses two of the hottest topics in the labor and employment law field. The scourge of human trafficking has taken on increasing prominence as a human rights abuse that disrupts and perverts labor markets, as well as devastating the lives of individual trafficking victims.

This committee has held timely and informative midwinter meetings overseas to exchange views face-to-face with leading labor relations and employment law experts in foreign capitals and leading cities.

This committee follows developments under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act, as well as various state plans.

Our members focus on procedural issues in the administration and enforcement of the National Labor Relations Act, such as union representation elections and unfair labor practice procedures.

Comprised of attorneys who specialize in labor and employment work involving airlines and railroads covered by the Railway Labor Act.

This labor and employment law committee's scope of concern involves all significant public sector labor relations issues.

This committee (1) examines the impact of technology on substantive labor and employment issues; (2) explores the impact and use of technology on the practice of law; and, (3) serves as a resource to Section of Labor and Employment Law members.

This committee examines state workers' compensation systems, the procedures governing the administration and adjudication of those laws, and the relationship between workers' compensation laws and other federal and state employment laws.

The Equal Opportunity in the Legal Profession Committee deals with affording all qualified individuals equal access and opportunity to practice law, especially labor and employment law, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other arbitrary distinction.

This Committee addresses two of the hottest topics in the labor and employment law field. The scourge of human trafficking has taken on increasing prominence as a human rights abuse that disrupts and perverts labor markets, as well as devastating the lives of individual trafficking victims.

The ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law will conduct our fifth Leadership Development Program to provide leadership training and development to a select group of Section members representing all constituencies of the Section (Union/Employee, Employer, and Government/Neutral).

The Committee works on a number of interesting projects designed to educate Section members about pro bono work, recognize the extraordinary efforts of Section members who perform pro bono work through the Section's Frances Perkins Public Service Award, and support the efforts of the Section and its members to perform pro bono work.

The ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law holds an annual Trial Advocacy Competition to encourage law students to follow a career in this area of law.

Dealing with matters germane to union administration and procedure, this labor and employment law committee addresses topics including: equal rights and privileges of union members; freedom of speech and assembly; protection of the right to sue; safeguards against improper disciplinary action and enforcement; reporting requirements; elections; state court and other decisions; and procedural issues.