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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.

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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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Jun
24
2011
United States Department of Labor Launches New Timesheet Application to Help Employees Track Wages Earned Poyner Spruill LLP
Jun
24
2011
Guidance Regarding Annual Waiver Application Deadline McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
24
2011
Proposed NLRB Rules Would Shorten Union Elections - Labor & Employment Law Alert Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
24
2011
Does Your Sarbanes-Oxley Act Compliance Program Reflect Your Social Media Presence? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
24
2011
NLRB Issues Proposed Rules on Speedier Union Elections Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
24
2011
Constructive Knowledge of Employee Hazards Results in Fine Williams Kastner
Jun
23
2011
Legislative Update - Wisconsin Assembly Passes “Concealed Carry” Bill von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jun
23
2011
Connecticut to Become First State to Require Paid Sick Leave for Service Workers Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
23
2011
Preserving a CFAA Claim When Employees Misappropriate Data Poyner Spruill LLP
Jun
23
2011
Supreme Court Limits Class Actions in Wal-Mart Victory McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
22
2011
Dukes v. Wal-Mart: What the Supreme Court Decision Means for Employers Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
22
2011
NLRB Proposes Significant Overhaul of Rules Governing Union Campaigns Vedder Price
Jun
22
2011
OLMS Proposes Significantly Expanded Employer and Consultant Reporting for Employee-Related “Persuader Activities” Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
21
2011
OFCCP's Proposed Equal Employment Opportunity Rules: More On-Site Investigations, More Data Collected From Contractors, Closer Scrutiny of Contractor Affirmative Action Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
21
2011
June 30, 2011 Deadline To Amend FSAs and HRAs Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
20
2011
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Gender Discrimination Class Action Against Wal-Mart Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
20
2011
Cafeteria Plan Amendment For Over-The-Counter Drugs Due June 30, 2011 Under IRS Transition Rule Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Jun
20
2011
Texas Legislature Permits Concealed Guns on Employers’ Property Bracewell LLP
Jun
20
2011
Supreme Court Rules SPD Does Not Trump Plan Document, but Emphasizes Availability of Equitable Remedies Where Employer Misleads McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
19
2011
Bridge Worker with Fear of Heights Allowed by Seventh Circuit to Maintain ADA Action Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
16
2011
Unlicensed Accountants Are Not Categorically Excluded From Potential Exempt Status Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
16
2011
Just When You Were Ready for Summer, ICE Sends a Chill Through the Nation Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
15
2011
Reining in Abuse of FMLA Leave: Court Dismisses FMLA Claim of Interference Based on Employee Termination for Having Vacationed in Cancún Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
15
2011
Employers Cannot Bring Unjust Enrichment Claim For Unearned Pay Where Payments Are Governed By An Employment Contract Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
15
2011
U.S. Supreme Court Decision May Dramatically Affect California Employee Arbitration Agreements Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
14
2011
No Brinker Decision Yet But Another Favorable Meal And Rest Break Decision For Employers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
14
2011
What Third-Party Retaliation Means for Your Business Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
14
2011
FASB Modifies Proposed Multiemployer Plan Participation Disclosures Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
 

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