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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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Oct
14
2020
Does Labor Law Protect Employees Engaged In Political or Social Advocacy? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
1
2014
Reverberations For SEIU Healthcare Michigan Continue Regarding Michigan Decision To Stop Forced Unionization Of Home Health Care Workers Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
12
2024
Reminder: Michigan's Repeal of Right-to-Work Becomes Effective Feb. 13 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
19
2016
More Flu Vaccine News: EEOC Once Again Alleges Hospital’s Mandatory Flu Vaccine Policy Violates Title VII Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
14
2012
In the Wake of Indiana's Passage of the Right to Work law, Questions Remain Unanswered Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
18
2015
Brookfield Zoo Fires Employee For Social Media Comment About Serving “Rude A** White People” Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
19
2015
NLRB Weekly Summary of Decisions, JUNE 8 – 12, 2015 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
29
2016
Seventh Circuit Discards Well-Worn Standard for Discrimination Cases Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
15
2021
Union Challenge to Vaccine Mandate Hits Legal Snag Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
19
2012
Senate Republicans to Challenge Recess Appointments in NLRB Lawsuit Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
6
2015
Performance You Can Measure Is Best Defense, FMLA Case Demonstrates Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
16
2016
Summary of NLRB Decisions for Week of Aug. 29 – Sept. 2: Pittsburgh Athletic Association Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
21
2012
Senator Isakson Blasts Recent NLRB Decision Approving Formation of New York Mini Union Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
9
2015
Is The Supreme Court Primed to Create “Right-to-Work” for Public Employees Nationwide? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
6
2020
Employer’s Perseverance Pays Off As District Court Decertifies Disinterested Collective Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
28
2012
NLRB Member Flynn Resigns From Board Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
31
2019
Another Reversal by the Trump Board! Traditional Independent Contractor Test Restored Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
27
2014
Successfully Protecting Your Business Interests: Effective Use of Noncompete Agreements Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
30
2014
Supreme Court Sides with Hobby Lobby in Contraception Case Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
15
2024
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies, and Broadens, Definition of "Transportation Worker" Under the Federal Arbitration Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
24
2017
Dawn of a New ICE Age: Are You Ready for Immigration & Customs Enforcement? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
30
2015
South May Rise Again Someday, But Not In Your Workplace Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
26
2012
NLRB Political "Tit for Tat" Continues Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
30
2017
OSHA Developments – More Good News for Employers Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
20
2020
D.C.’s COVID-19 Emergency Legislation Impacts Unemployment Benefits and D.C. FMLA Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
4
2012
DOL Issues WARN Guidance in Light of Upcoming Sequestration Measures Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
8
2021
Abruzzo's Tweets Take Aim at Employer-Friendly Labor Law Precedent Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
17
2012
U.S. Government Sets in Motion Deferred Action Program for Young Undocumented Immigrants Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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