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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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May
3
2019
Insurance Coverage for California Companies for Employee Sexual Misconduct Claims Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
18
2014
OSHA Issues New Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Serious Injuries; Data to be Made Public Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
27
2017
The Gifts Keep On Comin’: NLRB GC Memo Signals Favorable Change for Employers in Union Elections Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
12
2015
NLRB Weekly Summary of Decisions, SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 2, 2015 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
31
2012
Illinois Courts to Require Redaction of Personal Identity Information Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
10
2012
NLRB ALJ Finds Employee Arbitration Policy Unlawful Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
17
2023
Do You Now Have to Tolerate Profane or Abusive Outbursts by Employees at Work? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
19
2015
Employee Fired for Facebook Selfie Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
19
2012
Second Federal Court Temporarily Enjoins Application of Contraceptive Mandate to a For-Profit Business Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
12
2018
Union Sabotages Its Own Request For Information, Says NLRB Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
6
2014
Another One Bites the Dust: NLRB Now Rules Certain "No-Disruption Rules" Are Unlawful Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
30
2015
Arbitration Agreement “Take Two”: Fifth Circuit Refuses to Revisit D.R. Horton in Murphy Oil Case Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
23
2012
All I Want For Christmas Are Some Stats Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
2
2015
Employer Off-Duty Access Rule Roadmap (Kinda): NLRB Approves Off-Duty Access Rule But Finds Discrimination In Employer Application of That Rule Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
29
2012
REMINDER - Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2013 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
23
2017
Will Seattle Uber Drivers Really Be Able to Unionize? Uber Takes Legal Action to Halt City Rules Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
7
2013
NLRB Overturns 30-plus Years of Precedent Regarding “Witness Statements” - Labor & Employment Law Alert Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
11
2013
OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program for 2013 Announced Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
23
2014
NLRB Weekly Summary of Decisions, October 14 – 17, 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
10
2015
OSHA Fines Could Increase Over 80% Next Year Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
13
2015
NLRB Weekly Summary of Decisions, November 2 – 6, 2015 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
11
2021
Buckle Up, Employers: PRO Act Passes the House Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
13
2023
Dressed Down: Labor Board Forces Adult Entertainment Club to Exit Bankruptcy, Re-Open Business, and Re-Hire Dancers Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
30
2014
Third Circuit Employment Litigation: Remember the Basics Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
6
2018
NLRB Issues Updated “Bench Book” for its Judges Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
13
2013
Unions File Suit Challenging Michigan’s Right to Work Law Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
21
2013
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Issues Guidance on Calculating Backpay under Latino Express Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
24
2020
Court Scorches Employer, Upholds Class Arbitration Decision Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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