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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
23
2014
Working Through Lunch: An Update on the Legal Risks Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
22
2012
OSHA Fines Double for FY 2011 Asst. Secretary Claims They Are “Still Quite Low” Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
29
2014
The Devil's in the Details: Make Sure your Agreements Mirror Your Intentions Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
29
2016
Disclose All Labor and Employment Complaints – Big Changes for Federal Contractors Coming October 2016 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
4
2019
What Were The 3 Biggest Developments At The NLRB In 2018 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
19
2012
D.C. Circuit Enjoins Enforcement of NLRB Notice Posting Rule Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
4
2024
Wage and Hour Watch: Regular Rate of Pay Primer for Employers Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
29
2012
Senate Rejects Republican Efforts to Overturn NLRB Union Election Rules Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
11
2014
Reality vs. "Objectivity" - The NLRB's Use of Atlantic Steel to Sanction A Coarsening Of the Workplace Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
8
2016
EEOC Issues Anti-Retaliation Guidance: First Guidance in Nearly Two Decades Puts Employers on Notice of EEOC’s Workplace Retaliation View Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
11
2017
U.S. Supreme Court is Asked to Answer the Question: What Do You Mean by ‘Sex’? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
13
2014
Some Hope For Employers? Limits On Alan Ritchey Discretionary Discipline Bargaining Obligation Applied By NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
19
2014
Revisiting Judicial Approval of Fair Labor Standards Act Settlements Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
22
2016
War Over Sexual Orientation and Title VII Rages On Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
22
2017
Teacher’s ADA, Age Discrimination Claim Given New Life by Sixth Circuit Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
4
2020
Coronavirus And COVID-19 Updates For Employers Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
13
2015
“Perceived as” Religious Bias Claims? – A Federal Court in Michigan Says “Yes” Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
29
2019
Mistakes Don’t Always Define You: Indiana Court Of Appeals Upholds Set-Aside Of Default Judgment Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
12
2012
D.C. Circuit Refuses Enforcement of Board’s Du Pont Decision Regarding Changes to Benefits Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
20
2012
Supreme Court Issues Long-Awaited Decision in Christopher v. SmithKline Beecham Corp. Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
16
2015
Department of Labor Clarifies “Independent Contractor” Definition Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
30
2016
Can a Routine Phone Call Lead to Discipline? – The Blurry Line When it Comes to Weingarten Rights Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
26
2012
Employee Social Networking Password Protection May Soon Become Law in Illinois Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
22
2015
Enhanced Discrimination Protections Potentially on the Horizon for Federal Employees Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
12
2016
No Matter Who Becomes President, Expect More Change in National Labor and Employment Policy Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
15
2019
Do I Smell A Rat? Not Anymore! Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
15
2024
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies, and Broadens, Definition of "Transportation Worker" Under the Federal Arbitration Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
30
2015
Silencing the Lion King - Dr. Walter Palmer Sexual Harrassment Allegations Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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