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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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Apr
17
2017
The Heavy Burden of Light Duty in California: Court Assesses Multi-Million Dollar Disability Award Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
3
2020
Contact Tracing in the United Kingdom—What Do Employers Need to Know? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
20
2023
October 2023 Visa Bulletin Released With an Estimated 165,000 Employment-Based Visa Numbers for FY 2024 Available Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
5
2020
Five Issues to Consider When Returning Furloughed and Laid Off Employees to Work Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
6
2019
ICE Begins STEM OPT Worksite Inspections Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
19
2018
DOL Publishes New Fact Sheet Regarding Overtime Regulations for Higher Education Employees Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
11
2019
NLRB (Finally) Abandons “Clear and Unmistakable Waiver” Standard Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
2
2021
Washington Staffing Agencies and Worksite Employers Must Now Train Temporary Employees on Workplace Safety Hazards Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
30
2023
California’s New Background Check Regulations: 10 Frequently Asked Questions Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
12
2019
NLRB Continues Trend to Protect Employer Property Rights Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
4
2021
Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave: What Employers Need to Know Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
24
2022
City of Chicago Expands Protections for Victims of Sexual Harassment Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
26
2022
Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Standard for Payment of Commissions When an Employment Agreement Is Silent Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
27
2022
Beltway Buzz, May 27, 2022 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
12
2020
Redundancy and the UK’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Key Consultation Deadlines Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
10
2021
SAS 136: The New Audit Standard for Employee Benefit Plans and Its Impact on Plan Sponsors Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
16
2020
California COVID-19 Series: Considerations for Businesses Requiring Customer Face Coverings Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
11
2021
OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Guidance for All Industries Not Covered by Its ETS for Healthcare Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
25
2019
Ohio Supreme Court Restricts Wrongful-Discharge Claims by Probationary Public Employees Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
18
2023
California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, Part III: SB 553’s Recordkeeping and Training Requirements [Podcast] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
7
2018
Congress and the DOL Wade Into the Tip Pool, Reverse Obama-Era Regulations Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
20
2023
Safety Perspectives From Region 6: Fatality and Catastrophe Investigations, Epilogue [Podcast] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
10
2018
What the Spring 2018 Regulatory Agenda Reveals About Future Labor and Employment Policy Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
24
2023
Washington State to Raise Minimum Wage and Exempt Salary Threshold in 2024 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
18
2021
Beltway Buzz, June 18, 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
4
2019
Fraternizing May Lead to Your Partner’s Promotion, Your Discharge, and Possibly a Lawsuit Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
25
2020
Global Solutions Episode 2: What’s up, Doc? Designated Occupational Medical Providers’ Roles in Reopening During COVID-19 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
26
2020
Beltway Buzz, June 26, 2020 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
 

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