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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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Aug
29
2016
Seventh Circuit Ditches “Convincing Mosaic” Standard in Employment Cases
Jun
30
2015
Newly Released Proposed Overtime Regulations Estimated to Make 5 Million Workers Eligible for OT
Feb
24
2020
The Imposter Syndrome is Real, But It Can be Overcome
Sep
25
2017
When Disaster Strikes: IRS Guidance Gives Employers Additional Options for Assisting Employees Hit by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Nov
15
2021
The Consolidated Appropriations Act’s Compensation Disclosure Provisions from a Carrier and Plan Service Provider Perspective
Aug
3
2015
D.C. Circuit Releases Employer From NLRB Jail
Nov
14
2016
Post-Election HR Strategies for 2017 and Beyond: What Will Happen When the Smoke Clears?
Dec
19
2016
EEOC Suffers Another Setback – ADA Does Not Require Automatic Reassignment of Disabled Employee to Open Position
Jan
29
2021
Flexibility for Flex Accounts – Congress Provides New Relief to Employees
Oct
26
2015
One Down, Two To Go - UAW Ratifies New Contract With Fiat Chrysler
Mar
1
2021
California Municipalities Mandate Hazard Pay for Essential Workers
Dec
7
2015
Tips for Avoiding “Convincing Mosaic” of Discrimination
Dec
21
2015
Employer Wins! BALCA Finds Crucial Inconsistency
Apr
27
2020
Reopening the Economy in the Midst of COVID-19: What Happens If an Employee Refuses to Return to Work?
Mar
30
2021
Can You Add Your Parents to Your Health Plan? California Considers It
Apr
5
2021
Podcast: On Her Shoulders, Episode 2 - Interview with Kelly Hoey
Aug
28
2023
Threat of Harm to Others — What’s an Employer to Do?
Apr
3
2017
EEOC Orientation-Bias Guidance Stirs Controversy among Commentators
Apr
9
2018
How To Mitigate Inappropriate Watercooler Talk In The Current Sexually Salacious News Environment
Apr
23
2018
Trump’s DOL Issues First Opinion Letters
May
15
2017
Fox News Lawsuits Highlight Importance of Workplace Culture
Sep
20
2022
September 2022 Legal Industry News and Updates: Law Firm Growth and Expansion, Industry Recognition, and Spotlights on Women in Law
Jun
13
2016
Questions and Answers on the FLSA’s Changes to Overtime Exemptions
Jul
5
2017
Court of Appeals Affirms Woody Allen - When it Comes to Work, Showing Up Is Essential
Dec
30
2019
Lower Pay for Equal Work is Not Sole Path for Pay Discrimination Claim
Oct
26
2020
Seventh Circuit Respects Corporate Formalities in Assessing Title VII Coverage 26 October 2020 Wisconsin Appellate Law Blog
Feb
24
2020
Appeals Court Says No FLSA Notice for Employees Who Agree to Arbitrate
Nov
28
2016
No Stay for Other Labor Pay-Related Regulations
 

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