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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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Oct
2
2018
Federal Court Shoots Down Illinois Town’s Right-To-Work Law Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
12
2011
California Enacts 22 New Employment Laws Impacting All Companies Doing Business In The State Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
11
2020
Sixth Circuit Calls NLRB-Ordered Public Notice Reading Into Question Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
3
2014
Northwestern Union Election Date Set Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
30
2015
Unanimity and Clarity: US Supreme Court Outlines Standards For Judicial Review of EEOC Conciliation Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
4
2014
Not April Foolin’: National Labor Relations Board Finds Employer Rule Requiring Positivity and Professionalism Unlawful Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
4
2011
Business Groups Seek Swift Resolution to NLRB’s Workplace Posting Controversy Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
9
2014
Federal Appeals Judge Reflects on Attorney Fee Award Against Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): Ends and Means Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
8
2016
Seventh Circuit Court Provides Roadmap for Managing ‘Intolerable’ Behavior From Employee with Disabilities Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
17
2017
Affirmed: Wisconsin’s Right-to-Work Law Latest to Withstand Judicial Scrutiny Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
6
2011
Update on Social Media issues with the NLRB Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
21
2014
Yes, You Really Were Giving up FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) Rights When You Signed that Document and Accepted 13 Weeks Severance Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
20
2015
NLRB Continues Assault on Employer Arbitration Agreements Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
26
2017
Federal Court Overrules NLRB, Says Companies Can Require Employees to Promote Positivity Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
12
2012
President Obama Announces Recess Appointments to NLRB Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
2
2014
Flextime Consideration Is Now Law In Some Places Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
8
2014
Michigan Supreme Court Holds No Preemption When WPA (Whistleblower Protection Act) Claim Is Based On Reporting Alleged Criminal Conduct Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
12
2014
Fourth Circuit Reminds North Carolina Company of its Responsibility to Protect Employees - Even From it's Customers, OUCH! Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
10
2021
Employers Beware: NLRB General Counsel Pushes for Expanded Economic Penalties Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
24
2020
New Jersey Bedevils Employers With Five New Pro-Employee Laws Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
17
2017
Seventh Circuit Says EEOC May Press on With Enforcement Efforts After Right-to-Sue Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
27
2014
Cybercrime & Your Company – Failing To Prepare = Preparing To Fail, Part Two Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
24
2012
Ballot Initiative Proposed by Michigan Unions Takes Aim at Right-to-Work, Other Controversial Labor Legislation Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
30
2014
Family Medical Leave Act: Will You be Ready if the Department of Labor comes Knocking on your Door? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
3
2014
Illinois Legislature Recognizes Payroll Cards as Wage Payment Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
23
2018
Woo-Hoo! Workplace Civility Rules Upheld by NLRB General Counsel Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
20
2014
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Protections Should Include Same-Sex Spouses Everywhere, says Department of Labor (DOL) Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
23
2012
Former NLRB Member Craig Becker Jumps to AFL-CIO Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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