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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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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
Jul
24
2017
Trump Department of Justice Reverses Course on Class Action Waivers
Oct
31
2022
‘Tis the Season – to Update Your Company’s Employee Handbook
Aug
8
2017
Being Untruthful About the Reason for Termination Can Get Employer in Hot Water
Aug
21
2017
A Cautionary Tale That Context Matters
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
Feb
12
2018
Happy 25th Birthday, FMLA! 25 Years Later – Where Are We Now?
Aug
28
2023
Traditionally Employer Friendly Appeals Court Gives Employees Victory by Broadening What Conduct Qualifies as Discrimination
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
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
Sep
24
2018
Incentive Compensation That is Never Subject to Income Tax – Too Good to Be True?
Oct
2
2018
Seventh Circuit Issues Two Opinions Limiting Scope of State and Local Authority over Labor Law
Apr
13
2015
SEC Blows the Whistle on Confidentiality Agreements
Nov
21
2022
What’s the NLRB Up To Now?
Jul
29
2016
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Issues Reminder of Power of Federal Arbitration Act
Jun
22
2015
Unfortunately, Offensive Racial Comments Don’t Always Get You Fired (At Least Under Labor Law)
Feb
4
2019
Plain Language vs. Purpose: The Seventh Circuit Debates Statutory Interpretation
Oct
16
2017
So You Want to Give Your Employee a Bonus?
Feb
19
2018
California as a Sanctuary State: Restrictions on Employers’ Compliance with Federal Immigration Actions
Nov
30
2015
House Lawmakers Continue Oversight of Fiduciary Rule, Fed Discusses Emergency Lending Authority
Mar
12
2018
The Sliding Scale of Reasonable Accommodations
May
19
2020
Texas Governor Announces Move to Phase II of “Reopen Texas” Plans
 

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