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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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Sep
28
2015
“Cat’s Paw” – Or Perhaps “Tiger’s Paw” Theory Now
Jan
3
2017
Happy New Year, Employers — Things are Likely to Improve at NLRB
Nov
9
2015
A Prompt Response to a Harassment Complaint Can Be the Difference Between Liability and No Liability
Jan
22
2018
The Department of Labor Restores Bush Era Opinion Letters
Jan
30
2017
You May Have a Failure to Communicate — State Notice Requirements Are Plentiful
Apr
27
2020
Massachusetts Gig Workers, Independent Contractors, and Self-Employed Individuals Can Now Apply for Unemployment Benefits
Mar
27
2017
So – Are LGBTQ Rights Protected under Federal Employment Law or Not?
Apr
12
2021
Don’t Relax – COVID-19-Related Changes are NOT Slowing Down
Apr
3
2017
California Employers Further Restricted From Using Criminal History
Feb
8
2016
Fiduciary Rule Still in Focus, As Financial Services Lawmakers Consider Importance of Short-Term Credit Availability
May
27
2022
SCOTUS Smacks Down “Bespoke” Arbitration-Preferring Rules, Does Away with Prejudice Requirement in Waiver Analysis
May
1
2017
Congress Considers FLSA Amendment That Could Provide Flexible Overtime Options
Jun
1
2020
Permissible Employer Inquiries (If Any) to Identify Employees at High Risk from COVID-19 Exposure
Mar
21
2016
Is Final Rule on White Collar Exemptions a Hidden Opportunity for Employers?
Jun
8
2021
Vaccine Tracking Your Employees – It’s Past Time
Mar
28
2016
OSHA's New Rule on Crystalline Silica Goes into Effect
Jul
1
2022
Stolen Personally Identifiable Information (PII) being used to apply for remote work and WFH positions!
May
30
2017
How Weak Are Employee “Nondisclosure Agreements”? The Answer May Make You Gag
Jun
18
2018
It’s a Topsy-Turvy Workplace – Right Now, Common Sense is on Top
Apr
18
2016
OSHA’s Crystalline Silica Rule: Compliance Clock Ticks While Legal Challenges Mount
Aug
19
2022
August 2022 Legal Industry News Updates: Law Firm Hiring and Expansion, Industry Awards and Recognition, and Women in the Legal Field
Aug
2
2021
Can Employers Make COVID-19 Vaccinations Mandatory?
Oct
5
2020
NJ Grants Essential Workers Who Contract COVID Enhanced Workers’ Compensation Coverage
Feb
24
2020
The Imposter Syndrome is Real, But It Can be Overcome
Oct
24
2016
Do Employers Need to Accommodate if the Employee Does Not Ask?
Nov
7
2016
Use of Non-Compete Agreements – Too Much of a Good Thing?
Dec
22
2020
Plan Fiduciaries: You Have No Right to Vote
Jan
5
2021
Is At-Will Employment at Risk?
 

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