Labor & Employment

The National Law Review provides readers with news coverage and issues, involving working and labor and employment law in the United States, and how it affects employers, employees, major corporations and executives throughout the country.  Current trends like whistleblower protection and employees' rights concerning disclosure of information about their corporate employer or government employer if the employer is engaged in illegal activities and protection for employees concerning retaliation due to whistleblower complaints.

The National Law Review offers in-depth analysis of some of the major federal agencies/governing bodies that impact employer/employee relationships.  Analysis of the make-up of the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) as well as analysis of the major decisions coming from that board are covered by the legal experts at the National Law Review.  Additionally, news and guidance, as well as staffing changes at the Department of Labor are also covered and analyzed, with legal experts providing insight into what has happened, and what might happen as a result.  Updates from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and their interpretations and guidelines on specific regulations related to worker safety, like the Silica standard, are also covered by NLR. 

Changes in employment law based on state developments, and issues that impact employer procedures in hiring and interviewing hiring, such as how ban the box legislation impacts hiring as well prohibitions against asking about previous salary levels, and employer reviews sites like Glassdoor are covered by the National Law Review.  As states and cities pass and amend employment-related legislation, the National Law Review carefully analyzes the implications of these changes to provide background information for companies seeking to stay compliant.

Some of the subjects covered on the site include employment and compensation agreements, employment violations in the workplace, non compete and arbitration agreements, the #MeToo Movement and sexual harassment, sex-discrimination cases, employee handbooks and policies, wellness programs, and how to properly train employees, especially given the number of employment-related lawsuits and EEOC enforcement actions. are addressed by the National Law Review

Readers can also learn about employment agreements in areas including the use of personal email accounts, electronic devices, and email/internet policies in the workplace. With data and security being a hot-topic in recent months, the National Law Review has the latest details about data protection policies, encryption, and data security and employee privacy rights within organizations. Topics like pay equity/gender pay gap issues, affirmative action disputes, civil rights actions, business immigration laws, disability accommodations, ERISA policies, unfair competition, workplace privacy, whistleblower lawsuits, wrongful termination, and trade secrets, are all cases and stories visitors will find on the National Law Review website.

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Apr
3
2020
SBA Rolls Out Paycheck Protection Program Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
14
2021
Illinois Employers Must Dance a New Tango on Criminal Conviction Records Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
2
2022
New Sexual Harassment Prevention Requirements for Many Chicago Employers Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
15
2022
Illinois Passes "Wage Protection" Law Targeting General Contractors Much Shelist, P.C.
May
10
2017
Obscured by ACA Debate: Employment Issues Remain Primary Concern for Health Care Companies Much Shelist, P.C.
Jul
1
2020
Chicago's Fair Workweek Ordinance and Minimum Wage Increases Are Here – Are You Ready? Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
6
2010
What Lies Ahead? Business and Legal Issues in the Coming Decade Much Shelist, P.C.
Jul
10
2018
How Not to Write a Job Posting Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
15
2010
Internal Investigations: Involve Counsel to Minimize Risk (Unless You Want a Fool for a Client) Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
7
2012
Q&A / Exploring Global Opportunities: Challenges and Resources for Midwest Companies Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
23
2016
City of Chicago Will Require Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
2
2016
Lawmakers Level Legal Landscape: Low-Wage Workers Win Leeway to Wander Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
1
2020
Important Guidance from the Department of Labor and the IRS Regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
10
2012
The Fiscal Cliff: January 1st Tax Increases Loom Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
10
2021
OSHA Publishes New COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
21
2013
From Frying Pan to Fire: Chicago Employers May Lose Business Licenses Following Wage and Hour Violations Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
10
2009
New Medicare Reporting Requirements: What Employers and Medical Providers Need to Know Much Shelist, P.C.
Jul
7
2020
Travelers Take Note: City of Chicago Issues Emergency Travel Order Much Shelist, P.C.
Jul
10
2018
Parental Leave: Employee Benefit or Employment Discrimination? Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
12
2010
Calculating Overtime Pay: Using the Fluctuating Workweek Method Can Save Employers Money Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
26
2014
The Walls Shouldn’t Have Ears: Ruling on Eavesdropping Puts Burden of Prevention on Illinois Employers Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
22
2012
Non-Competes: A Question of Consideration Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
12
2021
American Rescue Plan Act Provides $28.6 Billion in Relief for Restaurant Industry Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
22
2013
Terminate with Dignity: Minimizing Personal and Professional Pain When an Employment Relationship Ends Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
4
2015
Seventh Circuit: SEC Filing May Constitute Title VII Retaliation Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
29
2019
Hashing Out the New Illinois Marijuana Law Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
9
2013
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements: Consideration Rules the Day, at Least for Now Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
13
2023
Chicago’s New Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Delayed Six Months Much Shelist, P.C.
Oct
14
2010
Top 10 Tactics to Avoid Litigation: An Employment Lawyer's Perspective (Part 1) Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
13
2010
California Supreme Court Rejects Stray Remarks Doctrine, Heightens Employer Risk in Discrimination Claims Much Shelist, P.C.
Oct
30
2018
Five Things You Should Know About Employment Practices Liability Insurance Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
23
2016
EEOC Issues New Medical Leave Guidance Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
26
2014
Piercing the Corporate Veil: What You Find on the Other Side May Surprise You Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
8
2024
Signs of Financial Distress in Sectors of Construction Market Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
2
2023
Employers Beware: Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Covenants in Severance Agreements Under Attack Much Shelist, P.C.
 

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