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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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May
28
2019
Court Says Massachusetts Commission-Only Inside Sales Employees Are Entitled to Separate Overtime and Sunday Premium Pay
Mar
1
2021
The Biden Administration’s Recent Executive Orders that Impact Workers
Nov
2
2015
Employers Need to Consider Accommodation Requests Made at Any Time During a Disabled Employee’s Employment
Mar
12
2021
The New New Deal? U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Sweeping Labor Reform With Significant but Uncertain Future
Feb
27
2017
Right-To-Work Laws Continue to Gain Momentum at Federal, State, and Local Levels
Mar
5
2018
The Saga Continues: Second Circuit Court of Appeals Holds that Sexual Orientation Discrimination is Sex Discrimination Under Title VII
Apr
2
2018
Term Limits? Stock Options are Not as Flexible as You May Think…
Aug
26
2019
NLRB Holds That Employers May Modify Arbitration Agreements, Threaten Workers to Sign After Commencement of Class Action Lawsuit
Apr
9
2018
Paid Sick Leave Requirements Driving you Crazy? You Are Not Alone.
Mar
1
2016
First Circuit Upholds Fluctuating Workweek Method for Calculating Overtime Pay: Rules Performance-Based Commissions Do Not Violate FWW Requirements
Mar
7
2016
ACA Suit Challenging Reduction in Hours Allowed to Proceed
Oct
14
2019
Beware the Gap Between What’s Legal and What’s Believable – How Good Is Your Story?
Jul
20
2022
July 2022 Legal Industry News and Highlights: Law Firm Hiring, Industry Recognition, and the Latest in Diversity and Inclusion
Jun
6
2016
Appellate Courts Set the Supreme Court Stage for Waiver Showdown?
Nov
25
2019
A Win-Win: DOL Proposal Will Expand Use of Fluctuating Workweek Pay (And Some Bonus/Commission Overtime Pay Reminders)
Oct
8
2018
Notwithstanding Trump’s Efforts to Narrow Joint Employment Liability, Businesses Need to Remain Vigilant When Using “Independent Contractors”
May
26
2015
Top Three Risks Associated With Implementation of an “Unlimited” Vacation Policy and How to Mitigate Them
Jan
6
2021
DOL Provides Employers Additional Flexibility During Pandemic
Jun
9
2023
Using AI to Help Hire May Seem Easy — Until the Legal Challenge Comes In
Jul
12
2023
New Mothers “Making it Happen”: New Federal Laws Support Expectant and Nursing Mothers in the Workplace
Feb
13
2017
CHOICE Act 2.0, Insurance Regulation Take Center Stage; DoL Fiduciary Rule May Be Delayed as Other Regulators Review Regs
Jul
18
2023
Religious Accommodation for Employees: The Potential Impact and Likely (Unintended) Consequences of SCOTUS’ Groff v. DeJoy Decision
Apr
9
2018
How To Mitigate Inappropriate Watercooler Talk In The Current Sexually Salacious News Environment
May
16
2022
May 2022 Legal Industry News: Law Firm Additions, Industry Awards and Recognition, and Pro Bono Efforts
Feb
8
2016
EEOC’s Proposed Retaliation “Guidance” Muddies the Waters for Employers
Apr
23
2018
Trump’s DOL Issues First Opinion Letters
Jun
1
2022
May 2022 Legal Industry Highlights: Law Firm Expansion, Industry Awards, and Women in Law
Jun
16
2022
June 2022 Legal Industry News and Highlights: Law Firm Hiring, Industry Recognition, and New Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
 

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