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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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Jul
7
2020
Employer Use of Contact Tracing Apps: The Good, the Bad, and the Regulatory
Aug
1
2022
What Should Employers Consider If Conducting Layoffs?
Aug
13
2018
Catch-22: To Give or Not to Give Raises and Bonuses after Employees Unionize
Aug
16
2021
Employers Beware: You May Be Required to Provide Paid Military Leave
May
9
2016
Career and Technology Education Updates; DOL Overtime Rule; Teacher Impact Grants; War on Transgender Students’ Rights
Mar
16
2015
Congress Rallies Against New Union Election Rules
Mar
25
2015
SCOTUS Issues Significant Ruling in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
Oct
3
2022
Do You Use a Template Document? If So, Make Sure It Is Working Optimally
Jul
29
2016
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Issues Reminder of Power of Federal Arbitration Act
Oct
19
2020
Who is considered “disadvantaged” for purpose of a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification? The answer may surprise you.
Jun
22
2015
Unfortunately, Offensive Racial Comments Don’t Always Get You Fired (At Least Under Labor Law)
Mar
2
2020
Florida Medical Marijuana Users May Soon Become Protected Class Under State Employment Laws
Feb
4
2019
Plain Language vs. Purpose: The Seventh Circuit Debates Statutory Interpretation
Oct
23
2021
Trade Secret Implications of Facebook’s Frances Haugen’s Testimony: Do NDAs Protect Trade Secrets Against Whistleblowers?
Oct
16
2017
So You Want to Give Your Employee a Bonus?
Mar
16
2021
Podcast: On Her Shoulders, Episode 1 - Interview with Natalie Boyle
Feb
19
2018
California as a Sanctuary State: Restrictions on Employers’ Compliance with Federal Immigration Actions
Nov
30
2015
House Lawmakers Continue Oversight of Fiduciary Rule, Fed Discusses Emergency Lending Authority
Mar
12
2018
The Sliding Scale of Reasonable Accommodations
Apr
28
2021
New Guidance Requires Employers to Notify Individuals About COBRA Subsidy
Jan
19
2016
Five Suggestions to Create a Transgender-Inclusive Workplace
Apr
12
2018
Department of Justice Brings the First Employment-Related Antitrust Case Since the October 2016 Guidance Statement
Apr
26
2018
Tips for Planning a Carve-Out Divestiture
May
27
2022
SCOTUS Smacks Down “Bespoke” Arbitration-Preferring Rules, Does Away with Prejudice Requirement in Waiver Analysis
Jun
22
2020
A Refresher on Releases
Jul
5
2022
Top Legal Industry News for Summer 2022: Law Firm Expansions, Industry Awards and Recognition, and the Latest in Diversity and Justice Efforts
Apr
18
2016
Connection to Someone With a Disability is Nearly Identical to an Actual Disability
Dec
18
2023
New York Employers Should Take Advantage of the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” Requirements to Reexamine Independent Contractor Relationships
 

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