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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
27
2015
It’s Not Just the Department of Labor That Thinks You May Have More Employees
Sep
28
2015
“Cat’s Paw” – Or Perhaps “Tiger’s Paw” Theory Now
Jan
3
2017
Happy New Year, Employers — Things are Likely to Improve at NLRB
Nov
9
2015
A Prompt Response to a Harassment Complaint Can Be the Difference Between Liability and No Liability
Jan
30
2017
You May Have a Failure to Communicate — State Notice Requirements Are Plentiful
Apr
27
2020
Massachusetts Gig Workers, Independent Contractors, and Self-Employed Individuals Can Now Apply for Unemployment Benefits
Apr
12
2021
Don’t Relax – COVID-19-Related Changes are NOT Slowing Down
Aug
5
2019
Does Inconsistency Always Kill the Cat?
Mar
27
2017
So – Are LGBTQ Rights Protected under Federal Employment Law or Not?
Apr
3
2017
California Employers Further Restricted From Using Criminal History
Feb
8
2016
Fiduciary Rule Still in Focus, As Financial Services Lawmakers Consider Importance of Short-Term Credit Availability
Jun
1
2020
Permissible Employer Inquiries (If Any) to Identify Employees at High Risk from COVID-19 Exposure
Sep
23
2019
EEOC Provides Guidance on Reporting Non-Binary Gender Employees
May
1
2017
Congress Considers FLSA Amendment That Could Provide Flexible Overtime Options
Jun
8
2021
Vaccine Tracking Your Employees – It’s Past Time
Mar
21
2016
Is Final Rule on White Collar Exemptions a Hidden Opportunity for Employers?
May
27
2022
SCOTUS Smacks Down “Bespoke” Arbitration-Preferring Rules, Does Away with Prejudice Requirement in Waiver Analysis
Jul
13
2020
U.S. Supreme Court Broadens Religious Employer Defense in Employment Discrimination Lawsuits
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
May
16
2016
Changing Past Practices – You Might Already Have the Right to do What You Want
Dec
18
2023
New York Employers Should Take Advantage of the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” Requirements to Reexamine Independent Contractor Relationships
Aug
17
2022
Two Recent Health and Welfare Cases Provide Important ERISA Reminders
Jun
19
2017
Severance Agreements – Three Tax Traps for the Unwary
Aug
21
2020
Proposed SAFE TO WORK Act Offers Protections to Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Sep
19
2022
New California Bill Protects Employees’ Off-Duty Marijuana Use
Apr
29
2015
Cybersecurity Workforce Measures Present Business Opportunities
Jul
10
2017
What Ever Happened to the Department of Labor’s New Overtime Rule?
Aug
10
2017
Federal Government Does About-Face on Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in Employment Contracts
 

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