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The National Law Review keeps its finger on the pulse on legal developments related to working.  Keeping employers and employees abreast of the latest labor and employment law news. We review legal news developments including issues involving interviews and employer review sites like Glassdoor, Indeed and Rate My Employer. We cover all aspects of employment and labor disputes including, disability access and accommodations, harassment, retaliation, discrimination, unfair competition and trade secrets, whistleblower actions, business immigration, workplace privacy, wrongful termination and more matters adjudicated before the courts as well as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and state and local agencies.

We feature the latest news on emerging compliance issues such as Affordable Care Act (“ACA”/”Obamacare”) and Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) mandates, EEOC and Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) enforcement, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) investigations, employee benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”), the Department of Labor (“DOL”) Fiduciary Rules, joint employers status, E-Verify, workplace privacy, whistleblower actions, overtime requirements, and prevailing wage laws.

Employers can find the latest information on employment agreements and documents including: executive employment and compensation agreements, employee handbooks, sexual harassment policies, independent contractor agreements, social media policies, internet and email usage policies, separation agreements, equity compensation agreement and employee arbitration agreements.

On a state level, the National Law Review covers the latest on legislation, from laws banning-the-box and limiting the questions employers may ask during the hiring process; including limitations on questions about previous salary history and criminal history.  Additionally, the nation-wide push for employers to establish paid family leave & sick policy and the resulting patchwork of rules.  The National Law Review also  offers an analysis of employees rights to post about their work experience and how employers can respond to employees' on-line reviews and provides information to help companies remain compliant.

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Recent Employment, Labor, EEOC & NLRB Regulatory Law News

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Jul
31
2017
Goat Subcontracting (Yes, We Said “Goat Subcontracting”) Grievance Highlights Importance of Strategic Collective Bargaining
Aug
1
2016
Governor Kasich Legalizes Marijuana After Boy Band Member Could Not
Jun
1
2015
EEOC, Sixth Circuit Court Flip Flops Reveal Challenges to Employers Facing Accommodation Requests
Dec
10
2018
Watch out for Social Security “No-Match” Letters
Aug
22
2016
Do Not Overlook FLSA Duties in Light of New Salary Requirements
Oct
10
2021
How to Improve Cities After COVID-19: What to Know About the Revitalizing Downtowns Act
Feb
6
2020
Preparing for the FY2021 H-1B Cap Season
Nov
8
2021
Mandatory Retirement – Can You Toss the Old Guy Out?
Feb
11
2019
Temporary Workers—An OSHA Perspective
Jul
27
2015
Someone’s Knocking: If It’s the Union, Don’t Let Them In
Sep
8
2015
Responding To a Scheduling Letter From the OFCCP: The Little Things Matter
Sep
28
2015
Lawmakers Focus on CFPB, Fiduciary Rule; SEC to Hold Event on Asset Managers
Apr
27
2020
Massachusetts Gig Workers, Independent Contractors, and Self-Employed Individuals Can Now Apply for Unemployment Benefits
Aug
5
2019
Does Inconsistency Always Kill the Cat?
Apr
12
2021
Don’t Relax – COVID-19-Related Changes are NOT Slowing Down
May
27
2022
SCOTUS Smacks Down “Bespoke” Arbitration-Preferring Rules, Does Away with Prejudice Requirement in Waiver Analysis
Sep
23
2019
EEOC Provides Guidance on Reporting Non-Binary Gender Employees
Jun
1
2020
Permissible Employer Inquiries (If Any) to Identify Employees at High Risk from COVID-19 Exposure
May
8
2017
Employers Must Use Caution When Basing Pay Decisions On Prior Salary History
Jun
8
2021
Vaccine Tracking Your Employees – It’s Past Time
Jul
5
2022
Top Legal Industry News for Summer 2022: Law Firm Expansions, Industry Awards and Recognition, and the Latest in Diversity and Justice Efforts
Dec
18
2023
New York Employers Should Take Advantage of the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” Requirements to Reexamine Independent Contractor Relationships
Aug
17
2022
Two Recent Health and Welfare Cases Provide Important ERISA Reminders
Mar
12
2015
Employee Handbook Mistakes Can Come Back to Bite Employers in the Automobile Industry
Jul
13
2020
U.S. Supreme Court Broadens Religious Employer Defense in Employment Discrimination Lawsuits
Sep
19
2022
New California Bill Protects Employees’ Off-Duty Marijuana Use
May
23
2016
Department of Labor Final Rule for Overtime Exemption Released
May
27
2016
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on "Promoting Safe Workplaces Through Effective and Responsible Recordkeeping Standards"
 

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