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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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Aug
17
2020
Beware of the Top 5 Employment Law Risks Due to COVID-19
Sep
20
2022
September 2022 Legal Industry News and Updates: Law Firm Growth and Expansion, Industry Recognition, and Spotlights on Women in Law
May
26
2015
Top Three Risks Associated With Implementation of an “Unlimited” Vacation Policy and How to Mitigate Them
Feb
11
2019
Temporary Workers—An OSHA Perspective
Nov
8
2016
Seventh Circuit Recognizes “Substantial Truthfulness” Defense to Tortious Interference Claims under Wisconsin Law
Oct
12
2015
How the NLRB Spent Its Summer — Could Be a Chilly Autumn
Jan
4
2017
21st Century Cures Act Lets Small Employers Reimburse Premiums
Aug
28
2023
Traditionally Employer Friendly Appeals Court Gives Employees Victory by Broadening What Conduct Qualifies as Discrimination
Apr
17
2017
Making Employees Watch the Clock Can be Good for Employers
May
9
2016
Career and Technology Education Updates; DOL Overtime Rule; Teacher Impact Grants; War on Transgender Students’ Rights
Mar
16
2015
Congress Rallies Against New Union Election Rules
Aug
6
2018
Termination Documentation
Mar
25
2015
SCOTUS Issues Significant Ruling in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
Aug
17
2020
401(k) Fiduciary Litigation on the Rise – Take These Steps Now to Avoid Liability Later
Oct
31
2022
‘Tis the Season – to Update Your Company’s Employee Handbook
Jul
31
2017
Goat Subcontracting (Yes, We Said “Goat Subcontracting”) Grievance Highlights Importance of Strategic Collective Bargaining
Dec
10
2018
Watch out for Social Security “No-Match” Letters
Sep
19
2016
EEOC Issues New Retaliation Guidance
Nov
30
2015
House Lawmakers Continue Oversight of Fiduciary Rule, Fed Discusses Emergency Lending Authority
Jan
19
2016
Five Suggestions to Create a Transgender-Inclusive Workplace
Aug
5
2019
Does Inconsistency Always Kill the Cat?
May
19
2020
Texas Governor Announces Move to Phase II of “Reopen Texas” Plans
Sep
23
2019
EEOC Provides Guidance on Reporting Non-Binary Gender Employees
Jun
14
2021
What to Do When a Departing Employee Downloads Information
Jun
16
2022
When Will the Pandemic Be Over for Employer Health Plans?
Jul
13
2021
You’ve Gotta Fight For Your Right To Get Paid: The Right To Stop Work
Apr
18
2016
Connection to Someone With a Disability is Nearly Identical to an Actual Disability
Apr
13
2015
SEC Blows the Whistle on Confidentiality Agreements
 

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