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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
10
2017
Employment Law This Week -July 10, 2017: Obama-Era Overtime Rule, EEOC Chair Nominee, Wage and Hour Opinion Letters, Tipping Rule Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
10
2019
NLRB’s General Counsel Signals Major Shift in Neutrality Agreement Between Employers and Unions Seeking to Organize Their Employees Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
22
2016
Beginning July 1, 2016, Employees Working in the City of Los Angeles Will Gain Enhanced Paid Sick Leave Rights Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
23
2016
OSHA’s New Electronic Recordkeeping Rule: New Burdens for the Hospitality Industry Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
17
2019
The Board Restores Balance In Collective Bargaining by Restoring Employers’ Right to Unilaterally Cease Dues Checkoff Upon Expiration of a Collective Bargaining Agreement Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
7
2015
Immigration Update: Establishing Mobility Programs Is Essential for a Global Workforce Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
30
2019
California Puts a Foot On the Scale to Drive Unionization Higher: AB 1291 Mandates State-Sponsored Assistance in Organizing Cannabis Employees Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
18
2021
Vaccine Mandates, Mandate Bans, Wage and Hour Nomination Stalls – Employment Law This Week [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
7
2022
Time Spent Booting Up Computers May Be Compensable, According to Unanimous 9th Circuit Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
31
2017
Embracing the Gig Economy: You’re Already a Player in It (Yes, You!) Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
23
2021
Colorado Employees Entitled to Unused Vacation Time Pay Despite Forfeiture Agreements Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
19
2016
Rule Implementing ACA’s Nondiscrimination Provisions Goes Into Effect: Section 1557 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
26
2016
Moving Toward a System of Portable Benefits in the Gig Economy Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jan
14
2020
Federal Court Extends TRO to Enjoin Enforcement of California’s Controversial New Independent Contractor Law for 70,000 Independent Truckers Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
27
2015
Health Care Industry: OSHA Is Quietly Gunning for You – Is Your Workplace Ready? Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
5
2020
Ninth Circuit Allows Arbitrator to Rule on Postmates’ Challenge to Mass Arbitration Tactics Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
30
2022
Congress Passes the Speak Out Act Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
4
2018
Take 5 Newsletter – The Present-Future of Work: 2018 Trends and 2019 Predictions Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
4
2016
Criminal Enforcement Protects Trade Secrets Taken By Departed Employees Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
12
2018
Employers Must Account for Numerous State and Local Minimum Wage Hikes Effective January 1, 2019 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
14
2020
Pennsylvania Increases Minimum Wage Threshold for Exempt Employees Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
15
2016
Banning Salary History Questions, Subway Restaurant Partners with DOL, Non-Competes: Employment Law This Week - August 15, 2016 [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
22
2021
COBRA Premium Assistance Period Ends September 30, 2021 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
13
2020
Be Careful What You Wish For: California Federal Judge Compels DoorDash to Conduct – and Pay for – More Than 5,000 Individual Arbitrations Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jan
6
2023
New York Employers: Check Your Compliance with Workplace Posting Requirements Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jan
16
2019
California’s Governor Proposes the Most Generous Parental Leave in the Country Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
29
2015
Another Illinois Appellate Decision Applies Fifield, But A Dissent Suggests That The Issue Of What Constitutes Adequate Consideration For A Restrictive Covenant In Illinois Remains Open For Judicial Discussion Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
18
2017
Federal Laws Do Not Preempt Connecticut Law Providing Employment Protections to Medical Marijuana Users Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
 

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