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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
29
2023
Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action in College Admissions Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
16
2017
Tenth Circuit Upholds Discharge of Employee in Safety-Sensitive Position Who Tested Positive for Cocaine Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
18
2021
New COVID-19 Relief Law Includes Full COBRA Premium Subsidy Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
1
2022
USCIS to Start Sending Separate EAD and AP Approvals Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
22
2021
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Employers’ ADA, FMLA, PDA, and State Law Obligations [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
28
2020
Washington State Suspends Wage Garnishments of Consumer Debt Judgments During COVID-19 Pandemic Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
25
2021
Texas Court Upholds San Antonio’s Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance Injunction Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
28
2017
California Legislative Update: 2017–18 Session Sees Several Employment-Related Bills Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
2
2019
OFCCP Drops Its New Compliance Assistance Guides Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
5
2019
Massachusetts Update: Paid Family and Medical Leave Contributions Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
4
2020
Employees at High Risk for Severe COVID-19 Illness May Be Entitled to Job Protections in Washington State Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
5
2020
Illinois Department of Human Rights Releases Its Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
21
2023
OSHA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Personal Protective Equipment for Construction Employees Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
7
2017
Quashing Lawlessness: Congress Votes on OSHA’s Attempt to Avoid the Volks Decision Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
9
2019
Fifth Circuit Finds EEOC Did Not Have Authority to Issue 2012 Criminal History Guidance Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
6
2020
Washington Extends Stay-at-Home Order and Puts Plan in Place to Reopen Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
9
2017
Compliance Rules for Out-of-State Garnishments Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
7
2020
You Can’t Have Your Cake and Eat It Too—IRS Clarifies Loan Terms for PPP Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
9
2021
COBRA Subsidy: What We Know Now After Initial DOL Guidance Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
2
2023
H-1B Cap Lottery, Round Two: Selection Results Have Been Released Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
14
2017
EEOC Made Easy? Agency Launches New Online Portal to Ease Intake in Five Cities Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
28
2018
Washington's Pay Equity Update Prohibits Wage Secrecy Policies, Ensures Equity in Advancement Opportunities Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
12
2021
Navigating the Form I-9 for TPS and DED: Complex Verification Requirements Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
15
2017
Sexual Orientation Discrimination Is Not Prohibited by Title VII, Eleventh Circuit Rules Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
18
2017
Is a Nursing Coordinator Exempt From Overtime? Ninth Circuit Biopsies Administrative Exemption Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
13
2020
Employer’s Signature May Not Be Essential to Enforceability of Arbitration Agreement Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
8
2022
California Nonsolicitation Clause Held Enforceable Under Narrow Exception for Sale of a Business Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
22
2023
California OSHA Standards Board Moves Closer to Vote on Indoor Heat Illness Standard Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
 

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