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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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May
14
2018
Different Animal, Same Beast: PCC Structurals Micro-Unit Survives Traditional Community of Interest Standard on Remand Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
9
2020
Shhh! NLRB Says Companies Can Block Union Talk on the Clock Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
17
2018
One Way Or Another: Trump NLRB Coming at Joint-Employer Standard from New Angle Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
17
2022
Viking River Cruises V. Moriana: What It Means For Arbitration In California Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
20
2013
Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Champions the Rights of Male Workers Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
30
2023
November Brings New Form I-129 Requirements Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
30
2013
Unions Continue Alternative Organizing Methods with Fast Food One-Day Strikes Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
6
2013
New U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Final Rules Require Federal Contractors to Increase Efforts to Hire Veterans and Disabled Individuals Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
28
2017
Can Employers Terminate an Employee Because of Vacation Photos Posted to Facebook? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
1
2018
In a Culture of Inclusiveness, Don’t Overlook Age Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
1
2017
Lessons Learned: Job Descriptions Do Matter Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
2
2013
Does the Department of Labor (DOL) Letter on Law Students Signal a Broader Acceptance of Intern Arrangements? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
10
2017
Eleventh Circuit Judge Blocks Pilot Slowdown at Spirit Airlines Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
21
2016
2015: EEOC Charges Rebound Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
17
2017
Hiring Teenagers This Summer? Here are 3 Key Considerations Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
29
2018
Round Up: Court Rules Rounding Payroll System Permissible Even When (a slight) Majority of Employees Lose Time Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
19
2017
First-Year Report Card on Graduate Student Assistants Unionization Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
5
2018
E is for Equal Pay: Pay Data Reporting And The Shifting Meaning Of “Equal Work” Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
12
2019
Sixth Circuit Confirms Standard for 'Regarded As' Discrimination Under the ADA Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
25
2013
Michigan's Right to Work Law Gets Personal - Union Intimidation and Threats Alleged Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
9
2018
‘BIG Little Lies’: Court Upholds Employee Discharge For Dishonesty Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
7
2013
Noel Canning Argument Set for Jan. 13, 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
16
2021
Federal Judge Says President Can Fire NLRB General Counsel Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
14
2013
Whither Thou Goeth D.R. Horton? Re: National Labor Relations Board Decision Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
26
2013
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Much Ado About Nothing? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
1
2018
Moving The Needle: NLRB GC Announces Agency Process Changes Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
28
2023
12 Days of Handbook Updates: Harassment Policies Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
8
2018
Dinged For Doing The Right Thing: NLRB Says Employer Must Produce Names Of Witnesses In Harassment Investigation Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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