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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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Jul
25
2023
USCIS Announces New I-9 As of Aug. 1, Use Will Be Mandatory on Nov. 1 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
2
2013
Indiana Court of Appeals Overturns Employer's Common Construction Wage Victory Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
2
2019
DOLs Job Accommodation Network Offers New Online Workplace Disability Accommodation Resources Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
6
2019
Illinois Amends Equal Pay Act To Ban Questions About Applicants' Pay History Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
23
2014
Avoid Going from Ho! Ho! Ho! To Oh No! No! No! re: Company Holiday Parties Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
9
2015
EEOC to Consider “Best Practices” for Prevention of Workplace Harassment Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
16
2019
California Court Rejects Motion To Arbitrate PAGA Claim Under State Labor Code Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
8
2013
Don’t Overlook The Gems In Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Files Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
22
2015
Big Labor Corruption--Former Iron Workers' President Convicted Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
22
2020
As Businesses Reopen, DOL Allows Premium Payments Under the Fluctuating Workweek Method Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
6
2015
Paid Sick Leave: Coming Soon to a City Near You? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
18
2016
How to Minimize Retaliation Claims During the Termination Process Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
19
2018
Zero-Tolerance for Upside-Down Burritos Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
9
2013
Employers Should Use Care to Avoid Discrimination When Using Temporary Staffing Agencies Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
9
2015
This Message Will Self-Destruct in 10 Seconds: Snapchat, Confide and the Implications of Disappearing Content on Your Business Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
23
2018
Philadelphia U. S. District Court Determines Uber Drivers Are Independent Contractors Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
15
2013
The Employer Mandate Has Been Moved One Year. Now What? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
17
2013
President Obama Consults with Trumka on New National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
20
2013
Straying from Past Practice in Investigation Raises Retaliation Risk Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
1
2018
More on Medical Marijuana – Will Ohio Protect Employers’ Zero-Tolerance Policies? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
27
2017
Aqua-Aston Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel and Hotel Renew: Summary of NLRB Decisions for Week of April 10-14 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
28
2021
Printer Jam: Employee Sues Over COVID-19 Expenses and Wage Violations Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
1
2017
NLRB Appointments in the Works? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
25
2015
Wisconsin Senate to Vote on Right-To-Work Bill Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
7
2016
Survey Says: Paternity Leave Significantly Lags Maternity Leave in Ohio (and other good information) Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
3
2023
California Governor Vetoes Two Employment Law Bills Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
9
2016
EEOC Continues Visible Stance on Sexual Orientation Discrimination Protection Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
4
2017
Diamond Trucking Inc: Summary of NLRB Decisions for Week of April 24-28 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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