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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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Nov
18
2015
DOL to Proceed as Scheduled with Fiduciary Rule, Overtime Rules May Take Effect in 2016
Apr
27
2020
Massachusetts Gig Workers, Independent Contractors, and Self-Employed Individuals Can Now Apply for Unemployment Benefits
Apr
4
2022
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strengthens Employers Defenses in Some Arrest and Conviction Record Discrimination Cases
Feb
27
2017
Right-To-Work Laws Continue to Gain Momentum at Federal, State, and Local Levels
Mar
5
2018
The Saga Continues: Second Circuit Court of Appeals Holds that Sexual Orientation Discrimination is Sex Discrimination Under Title VII
Apr
25
2022
On Her Shoulders, Season 2 Episode 4 - Interview with Lakeshia Ekeigwe [PODCAST]
May
3
2022
Top Legal Industry News for Spring 2022: Law Firm Hiring, Industry Recognition, Women in Law
Sep
14
2023
Recent District Court Ruling Affecting SBAs 8(a) Program
Apr
2
2018
Term Limits? Stock Options are Not as Flexible as You May Think…
Aug
26
2019
NLRB Holds That Employers May Modify Arbitration Agreements, Threaten Workers to Sign After Commencement of Class Action Lawsuit
Apr
9
2018
Paid Sick Leave Requirements Driving you Crazy? You Are Not Alone.
Mar
1
2016
First Circuit Upholds Fluctuating Workweek Method for Calculating Overtime Pay: Rules Performance-Based Commissions Do Not Violate FWW Requirements
Mar
7
2016
ACA Suit Challenging Reduction in Hours Allowed to Proceed
Oct
14
2019
Beware the Gap Between What’s Legal and What’s Believable – How Good Is Your Story?
Aug
2
2021
Can Employers Make COVID-19 Vaccinations Mandatory?
Jun
13
2011
Non-Compete Agreements: Will the Illinois Legislature Finally Act?
Jun
6
2016
Appellate Courts Set the Supreme Court Stage for Waiver Showdown?
Oct
8
2018
Notwithstanding Trump’s Efforts to Narrow Joint Employment Liability, Businesses Need to Remain Vigilant When Using “Independent Contractors”
Jul
5
2016
Increases to OSHA Penalties Effective August 1, 2016
Oct
5
2020
NJ Grants Essential Workers Who Contract COVID Enhanced Workers’ Compensation Coverage
May
21
2015
Is It Time to Switch Gears? Enforceability of Automotive Company Employee Confidentiality Restrictions
Jul
25
2016
Dealing With Trade Secret Thieves: Strategies for Cost-Effective Settlement
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
Sep
26
2016
Have a Management Rights Clause? It May Not Save You from Bargaining with the Union
Oct
9
2017
Seventh Circuit Puts the Brakes on Never-ending Leave Under the ADA
Dec
22
2020
Plan Fiduciaries: You Have No Right to Vote
Oct
23
2017
Straight Talk About Incentive Compensation
 

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