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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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Mar
7
2016
Survey Says: Paternity Leave Significantly Lags Maternity Leave in Ohio (and other good information) Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
29
2013
First Social Media Policies and Now E-Mail? Re: National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
4
2013
Reason for Separation? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Reason! (Or, do we?) Re: Employee Termination 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
Mar
17
2016
Right-to-Work -- Union Shenanigans and Another State (Colorado) in Play Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
24
2013
The Fifth Circuit Said What About Reasonable Accommodations? Re: Americans with Disabilities Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
27
2020
Here’s a Tip – Restaurant Workers Allege Wage and Hour Violations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
30
2013
Is the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Being Unfair to Employers? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
23
2016
Employers Beware! – DOL’s Final Overtime Rule Coming Soon! Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
19
2017
Current Administration Considers EEOC and Labor Department Subagency Merger Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
9
2013
Government Shutdown Continues And Enforcement Agencies Remain Closed Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
4
2016
NLRB Continues to Cite Infamous Specialty Healthcare Decision When Affirming Funky Bargaining Units Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
31
2013
Griffin Confirmed as New National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel (GC) Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
3
2013
Unions Remain Hesitant to Embrace Obamacare Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
5
2013
Is This The Beginning of ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act)? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
8
2022
Will Nonunion Employees Have Weingarten Rights in the Workplace Soon? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
23
2021
California Adds To List Of States Allowing State And Local Tax Cap Workaround Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
20
2013
Useful Online Guide To Keeping Tabs On The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
20
2018
Sixth Circuit Holds Full-Time Presence at Work not Essential Simply Because an Employer Says So Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
2
2013
Indiana Court of Appeals Reverses Injunction Granted in Non-Compete Case Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
23
2022
Federal Court Orders Starbucks to Re-Hire Terminated Union Supporters Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
1
2022
How Much of Current Unionization Boom Is Attributable to Nationwide Starbucks Campaign? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
10
2018
Missouri Voters Deliver Blow to Right-to-Work Movement Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
6
2022
With Tesla Decision, NLRB Rules Dress Codes Unlawful That Restrict Pro-Union Apparel Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
18
2013
Weekly Summary of NLRB Decision - December 2-6, 2013 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
12
2024
12 Days of Handbook Updates: Remote Workers Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
23
2013
Coast to Coast Noncompete Part 2: Still Going in 3 Courts in 2 States Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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