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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.

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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
11
2014
Indiana Court of Appeals Refuses to Enforce Terms of Non-Compete Agreement Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
8
2011
Immigration Alert - New USCIS Initiative Encourages Foreign Entrepreneurs to Invest in U.S. Economy Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
16
2016
Beena Beauty Holding, Inc. d/b/a Planet Beauty: NLRB Weekly Summary of Decisions, May 23 – 27, 2016 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
18
2018
NLRB Signals We May Not Get Clarity On Construction Industry CBAs Just Yet Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
1
2020
More Fallout from UAW Corruption Scandal: Another Former President Indicted Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
22
2016
For Workers in Washington, D.C., Minimum Wage Is On The Rise Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
2
2019
‘ABC Test’ for Independent Contractors Set to Take Effect in California Jan. 1 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
31
2014
Have you Double-Checked the Language of Your Non-Compete Lately? If Not, You Need To... Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
11
2016
NLRB Ruling: Temps Can be Part of Bargaining Units Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
15
2016
Graymont Pa, Inc: Summary of NLRB Decisions for Week of June 27 – July 1, 2016 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
18
2022
H-2B Temporary Visas and Temporary Worker Hiring Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
10
2014
Top Tech Companies Headed to Trial in Talent Poaching Conspiracy Case Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
20
2018
Right-to-Work Law Gets Stamp of Approval From Kentucky Supreme Court Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
19
2020
Preemptive Strike: Employee Files TRO to Avoid Return to Workplace Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
2
2021
Labor Day 2021: State of the U.S. Labor Unions Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
1
2011
An active day at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
14
2014
It’s Back: Proposal to Ban Massachusetts Noncompetes (and Related Economic Theories) Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
27
2018
Do Employee Safety Policies Require Negotiation With A Union? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
14
2011
Labor & Employment Law Alert - Illinois Supreme Court Reaffirms that an Employer’s Legitimate Business Interest is Part of the Test for Enforcement of Non-Competition Agreements Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
26
2020
October Update: Visa Status Filing Dates Announced, USCIS Fee Hike Reminder Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
23
2014
Northwestern Election Kicks off This Friday Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
26
2015
This Should Go Without Saying: Replacing an Older Worker with Two Younger Workers is Not Consistent with a Reduction in Force Defense Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
9
2022
President Biden Signs Speak Out Act, Curbing Use Of Non-Disclosure Agreements In Harassment Cases Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
1
2012
Barnes & Thornburg Labor Relations’ Top Ten Traditional Labor Stories of 2011 (Part 1) Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
11
2018
Should It Be Easier For Workers To Oust Unions From The Workplace? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
6
2012
Recent NLRB Memo Identifies “Hot Topic” Cases for 2012 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
13
2012
Securing Ownership of Your Company’s Digital Property Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
18
2012
Did the White House Just Accidently Torpedo The Quickie Election Rules? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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