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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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Nov
2
2015
Employers Need to Consider Accommodation Requests Made at Any Time During a Disabled Employee’s Employment
Mar
1
2021
The Biden Administration’s Recent Executive Orders that Impact Workers
Feb
8
2022
California to Renew COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for 2022
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
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
Jun
13
2022
Virginia Is for Lovers… of Strict Contract Language: New Law Prohibits Pay-if-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts
Jul
1
2022
Stolen Personally Identifiable Information (PII) being used to apply for remote work and WFH positions!
Jun
18
2018
It’s a Topsy-Turvy Workplace – Right Now, Common Sense is on Top
Aug
19
2022
August 2022 Legal Industry News Updates: Law Firm Hiring and Expansion, Industry Awards and Recognition, and Women in the Legal Field
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)
Jul
5
2016
Increases to OSHA Penalties Effective August 1, 2016
May
21
2015
Is It Time to Switch Gears? Enforceability of Automotive Company Employee Confidentiality Restrictions
Jul
25
2016
Dealing With Trade Secret Thieves: Strategies for Cost-Effective Settlement
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
Mar
20
2023
Time is ‘TikTok’-ing — ‘Being Real’ About Preemptively Addressing Employees’ Confidentiality and Privacy Breaches on Social Media
Apr
8
2019
Bashful Bladders Bring Problems for Employers
Apr
15
2019
Time for a 401(k) Plan Spring Cleaning?
May
13
2019
When Counseling Jerk Employees – Focus on Jerk Behavior (and Stay Away from Why They Are Acting like Jerks)
Feb
13
2017
CHOICE Act 2.0, Insurance Regulation Take Center Stage; DoL Fiduciary Rule May Be Delayed as Other Regulators Review Regs
Feb
5
2018
R2-Me2? How Should Employers Respond to Job Loss Caused by Robots?
Aug
15
2023
Does the Supreme Court’s Analysis in Thole v U.S., Bank, N.A. Apply to Welfare Benefit Plans?
Feb
8
2016
EEOC’s Proposed Retaliation “Guidance” Muddies the Waters for Employers
May
31
2022
New EEOC Guidance: The Use of Artificial Intelligence Can Discriminate Against Employees or Job Applicants with Disabilities
Jun
14
2021
Employees Getting Back in the Office – Time to Revisit Employment Processes
 

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