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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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May
13
2019
When Counseling Jerk Employees – Focus on Jerk Behavior (and Stay Away from Why They Are Acting like Jerks)
Feb
5
2018
R2-Me2? How Should Employers Respond to Job Loss Caused by Robots?
Feb
13
2017
CHOICE Act 2.0, Insurance Regulation Take Center Stage; DoL Fiduciary Rule May Be Delayed as Other Regulators Review Regs
Aug
28
2023
Threat of Harm to Others — What’s an Employer to Do?
Feb
8
2016
EEOC’s Proposed Retaliation “Guidance” Muddies the Waters for Employers
Jul
23
2018
Invention Assignment Agreements – How to Avoid Pitfalls
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
Mar
25
2015
SCOTUS Issues Significant Ruling in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
Sep
4
2018
Wage and Hour Compliance – Better Guard Your Own Parking Spot
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
Jan
2
2019
Strict Updates to Massachusetts’ `Ban the Box’ Law
Sep
19
2016
EEOC Issues New Retaliation Guidance
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
Jan
22
2018
Non-competes for Existing Employees May Require Additional Consideration
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
Oct
7
2019
Resist the Urge to Access: the Impact of the Stored Communications Act on Employer Self-Help Tactics
Jun
16
2022
When Will the Pandemic Be Over for Employer Health Plans?
Jun
14
2021
What to Do When a Departing Employee Downloads Information
Jun
4
2018
Summer (and with it, summer vacations) is coming!
Apr
18
2016
Connection to Someone With a Disability is Nearly Identical to an Actual Disability
Jul
13
2021
You’ve Gotta Fight For Your Right To Get Paid: The Right To Stop Work
Apr
13
2015
SEC Blows the Whistle on Confidentiality Agreements
Jul
29
2016
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Issues Reminder of Power of Federal Arbitration Act
 

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