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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
17
2017
The Effect of American Health Care Act on Employers Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
28
2017
Challenges and Priorities for the New Secretary of Labor Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
28
2018
DOL Finalizes Highly Anticipated Rule Aimed at Expanding Access to Association Health Plans Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
17
2015
India Leverages Capacity Building Experience in Africa to Train, Mobilize Workers Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
25
2015
ERISA Liability Insurance: Know What’s Covered . . . And What Isn’t Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
3
2015
SEC Order May Prompt Employers to Review Employee Confidentiality Obligations Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
2
2018
NIST Begins Developing a Voluntary Online Privacy Framework Covington & Burling LLP
May
27
2014
The Government Contracts Update- May 27, 2014 Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
19
2014
Sirleaf Calls for Renewed Investment in Girls’ Education Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
25
2014
IRS Releases Affordable Care Act ACA Reporting Forms Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
28
2015
Executive Compensation: Time to Focus on Directors’ Pay? Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
29
2014
Failure To Submit an Original Bid Guarantee at Bid Opening Is Not a “Minor Informality”: Hamilton Pacific Chamberlain LLC, No. B-40979 Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
29
2014
CMS Fixes Some Health Plan Identifying Number (HPID) Problems, But Other Problems Remain Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
7
2018
Accessibility In The Workplace: What Businesses Need To Know: Part 2 Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
5
2016
Inside New FAR Whistleblower Rule: Key Takeaways for Contractors Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
25
2017
New FAR Rule: Government May Disqualify Contractors Who Use Standard Confidentiality Language with Employees and Subcontractors Covington & Burling LLP
May
17
2016
Do Not Hire: Illinois Supreme Court's Decision Regarding Mandatory Grievance Arbitration Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jun
28
2017
Illinois Appellate Court Signals First Positive Departure from Interstate Scaffolding Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
17
2016
Traveling Employee Doctrine Does Not Encompass Travel “To and From” Normal Workplace Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Aug
11
2014
7th Circuit affirms Plaintiff Failed to Show Adverse Employment Action - Recent Development in the Courts Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
1
2016
Direct-Indirect Test Eliminated by Seventh Circuit re: Employment Discrimination Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan
15
2018
New Requirements for Governmental Entities re: Sexual Harassment Policies and Training Pursuant to PA 100-0554 Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
21
2014
Employer's Duty to Provide Reasonable Accommodations Under ADA - Recent Developments in the Courts Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
7
2017
Ordinances and Pre-Employment Promises Breached May be Basis for Employment Litigation Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan
12
2016
Severance Agreement Upheld by Seventh Circuit Proves Big Win for Employers Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
2
2016
ELDs and Their Impact on Punitive Damages Claims Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jun
21
2017
Employers May Be Liable for Intentional Torts of Employees Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul
31
2017
Illinois Appellate Court Clarifies Interstate Scaffolding’s Application to Terminated Employees Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
 

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