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The National Law Review provides readers with news coverage and issues, involving working and labor and employment law in the United States, and how it affects employers, employees, major corporations and executives throughout the country. Current trends like whistleblower protection and employees' rights concerning disclosure of information about their corporate employer or government employer if the employer is engaged in illegal activities and protection for employees concerning retaliation due to whistleblower complaints.

The National Law Review offers in-depth analysis of some of the major federal agencies/governing bodies that impact employer/employee relationships. Analysis of the make-up of the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) as well as analysis of the major decisions coming from that board are covered by the legal experts at the National Law Review. Additionally, news and guidance, as well as staffing changes at the Department of Labor are also covered and analyzed, with legal experts providing insight into what has happened, and what might happen as a result. Updates from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and their interpretations and guidelines on specific regulations related to worker safety, like the Silica standard, are also covered by NLR.

Changes in employment law based on state developments, and issues that impact employer procedures in hiring and interviewing hiring, such as how ban the box legislation impacts hiring as well prohibitions against asking about previous salary levels, and employer reviews sites like Glassdoor are covered by the National Law Review. As states and cities pass and amend employment-related legislation, the National Law Review carefully analyzes the implications of these changes to provide background information for companies seeking to stay compliant.

Some of the subjects covered on the site include employment and compensation agreements, employment violations in the workplace, non compete and arbitration agreements, the #MeToo Movement and sexual harassment, sex-discrimination cases, employee handbooks and policies, wellness programs, and how to properly train employees, especially given the number of employment-related lawsuits and EEOC enforcement actions. are addressed by the National Law Review

Readers can also learn about employment agreements in areas including the use of personal email accounts, electronic devices, and email/internet policies in the workplace. With data and security being a hot-topic in recent months, the National Law Review has the latest details about data protection policies, encryption, and data security and employee privacy rights within organizations. Topics like pay equity/gender pay gap issues, affirmative action disputes, civil rights actions, business immigration laws, disability accommodations, ERISA policies, unfair competition, workplace privacy, whistleblower lawsuits, wrongful termination, and trade secrets, are all cases and stories visitors will find on the National Law Review website.

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Mar 4 2012	"Forfeiture-for-Competition" Agreements: A Better Alternative to Restrain Post-Employment Activity?	Much Shelist, P.C.
Jul 1 2015	Department of Labor Proposes Significant Changes to “White Collar” Overtime Exemption	Much Shelist, P.C.
Jul 16 2015	California Paid Sick Time Went into Effect July 1, 2015	Much Shelist, P.C.
Oct 26 2017	Farewell to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule	Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec 28 2020	The Show Must Go On: Stimulus Package Provides Relief for Venue Operators	Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec 3 2021	New Guidance and Deadlines for Federal Contractor COVID-19 Safety Protocols	Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep 17 2014	New State Law Prohibits Most Illinois Employers from Asking About an Applicant’s Criminal Convictions	Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr 11 2023	NLRB General Counsel Provides Guidance in McLaren Memorandum	Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar 14 2022	New Reporting and Certification Requirements: Illinois Equal Pay Act Amendments	Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar 6 2018	The 12 Months of HR Compliance	Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug 29 2019	Expanded Scope, Expanded Liability: Welcome to the New Illinois Human Rights Act	Much Shelist, P.C.
May 31 2009	Illinois Prohibits Employers from Enrolling in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify Program	Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr 13 2010	Employers Take Heed: Exercise Caution When Appealing a Ruling by the Illinois Human Rights Commission	Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep 16 2010	Penny Wise and Dollar Foolish: The Danger of Cutting Corners in the Era of Electronic Discovery	Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun 15 2011	U.S. Supreme Court Decision May Dramatically Affect California Employee Arbitration Agreements	Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep 22 2011	Social Media in the Workplace: NLRB Offers Guidance for ALL Employers on Offensive Posts and Social Media Policies	Much Shelist, P.C.
Oct 30 2018	Paid Parental Leave: Exception or Trend?	Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar 1 2012	NLRB Throws Cold Water on Mandatory Arbitration Provisions Prohibiting Class Actions in Employment Agreements	Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun 14 2012	Using Unpaid Interns: Legal Learning Experience or Illegal Exploitation?	Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec 3 2012	When is Your Company’s Social Media Policy an Unfair Labor Practice? Recent NLRB Decisions Offer Long-Awaited Guidance for Employers	Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr 8 2020	CMS Guidelines for SNFs During COVID-19 Pandemic	Much Shelist, P.C.
May 23 2019	Is Publicizing Your Legal Violations on Social Media a Good Idea? The Answer May Not Surprise You	Much Shelist, P.C.
Jan 14 2015	NLRB Body Slams Employers by Radically Easing the Way for Union Organizing	Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar 6 2018	Drug Testing an Employee Who Reports a Work-Related Accident? Special Rules Apply	Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep 26 2019	The CCPA Is Approaching: What Businesses Need to Know about the Consumer Privacy Law	Much Shelist, P.C.
May 31 2009	Federal Government Issues New Form I-9	Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr 14 2010	Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements: It All Begins in the Drafting, Especially If You Expect to Enforce the Full Length of the Restrictive Period	Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun 13 2011	Non-Compete Agreements: Will the Illinois Legislature Finally Act?	Much Shelist, P.C.
Jan 12 2023	No Rest for Employers: What You Need to Know about Illinois’ New Break Requirements	Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr 8 2024	Signs of Financial Distress in Sectors of Construction Market	Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov 2 2016	Paid Sick Leave Wave Grows Larger… and Is Not Stopping Anytime Soon	Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep 20 2012	Reminder: EEO-1 Report Filing Deadline Is Fast Approaching	Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec 4 2012	Employer Accountable for Impersonation Scheme by Hired Investigator: Illinois Supreme Court Weighs In	Much Shelist, P.C.
Jan 14 2022	Supreme Court Upholds One Vaccine Mandate, Knocks Down Another	Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug 29 2019	Deadline Approaching for Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program Employers That Do Not Offer Retirement Benefits Must Register or Face Penalties	Much Shelist, P.C.

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