Showing papers by "Matthew W. Finkin published in 2014"
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TL;DR: A half century ago, an encyclopedia of comparative law in seventeen volumes was launched as discussed by the authors, with a focus on labor law. But it was not yet complete, and only eleven of its projected sixteen chapters appeared.
Abstract: A half century ago, an adventurous project was launched, a comprehensive encyclopedia of all of comparative law, in seventeen volumes. Volume XV was to deal with Labor Law. Between 1975 and 2010, eleven of its projected sixteen chapters appeared. The volume as a whole has now been published with an Introduction supplied by Matthew Finkin of the University of Illinois. This introductory chapter surveys the labor issues that emerged and were dealt with from pre-industrial times to the post-industrial present. It essays some thoughts on the process and direction of change.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a return to a model of representation geared to wage theft in coal mining was proposed as a means of assuring conformity with wage and hour laws and as a potential step toward collective representation.
Abstract: The plight of low wage workers is drawing increased attention and with it proposals for a better address to the problem of wage theft. Giving workers legal voice via collective bargaining is not thought practicable. Consequently, the proposals offered thus far are directed to the labor inspectorates, federal and state, or call for better coordination with or reliance on voluntary groups in civil society, especially worker centers. This article essays a return to a model of representation geared to wage theft in coal mining a century ago. Thirteen states enacted such laws; some are still on the books. This essay proposes to revitalize this model as a means of assuring conformity with wage and hour laws and as a potential step toward collective representation.