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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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Jan
24
2020
UPDATE: Can You Require Employees To Keep Harassment And Other Workplace Investigations “Confidential”? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
25
2016
First Minneapolis, Now St.Paul - Another Earned Sick and Safe Time Mandate Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
25
2017
Get a Room! Rethink Conducting Employee Reviews Over Lunch Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
30
2020
Roaring ‘20s for Unions on the Horizon? Doesn’t Appear So… Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
10
2014
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Weekly Summary of Decisions-March 31-April 4, 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
3
2020
New Form I-9 Released by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
20
2021
Goodbye, Settlements: NLRB to Insist on Total Capitulation Conditions Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
21
2011
Michigan Amends Its Workers’ Disability Compensation Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
4
2015
House Committee Considers “NLRB’s Assault on Right-to-Work” Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
24
2014
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Weekly Summary of Decisions, April 14 -18, 2014 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
5
2019
Los Angeles Living Wage Ordinance Amended With Annual Increases Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
29
2014
Effective April 28, 2014, Civil Fines and Penalties Increase Under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
3
2023
Labor Law Changes To Be Aware Of In The New Year Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
23
2016
Down Goes Brown – NLRB Finds Graduate Assistants May Unionize Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
10
2012
NLRB Quickie Election Rules Under Attack Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
20
2017
Pregnancy Discrimination Act Requires Employers to Accommodate Breastfeeding Employees Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
19
2014
Unpaid Interns Strike Again - Class of 3000 Ex-Warner Interns Approved for Wage and Hour Case Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
30
2016
North Carolina Court Blocks ‘Bathroom Bill’ at UNC Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
30
2017
Ohio ‘Reverse’ Racial Discrimination Ruling Reinforces Employers’ Advantage in Constructive Discharge Cases Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
21
2021
Have The Tables Turned In Collective Bargaining? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
30
2014
Family Medical Leave Act: What if Things Go Better Without You? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
3
2017
Will Ohio Pass a Law to Protect LGBTQ Rights? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
16
2012
Upon Further Review: A Different District Court Finds NLRB Posting Rule Unlawful Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
25
2024
Mark Your Calendars: USCIS Says No Grace Period for Updated Forms Taking Effect April 1 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
8
2019
Former NLRB Chair Walking Away From The Board Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
26
2023
Michigan Court Of Appeals Upholds ‘Adopt And Amend,’ No Sick Time Or Wage Changes For Now Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
13
2017
Attention Illinois Employers: 3 Handbook Policies to Revisit Now Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
21
2016
The Battle Is Joined: Two New Entrants in the Fight Over New Overtime Rules Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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