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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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Mar
5
2018
The Saga Continues: Second Circuit Court of Appeals Holds that Sexual Orientation Discrimination is Sex Discrimination Under Title VII
Jan
20
2016
Taking Advantage of New Safe Harbor Against Discovery Sanctions
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.
Oct
14
2019
Beware the Gap Between What’s Legal and What’s Believable – How Good Is Your Story?
Nov
30
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Use of Independent Contractors May Create Unexpected Liability
Jul
20
2022
July 2022 Legal Industry News and Highlights: Law Firm Hiring, Industry Recognition, and the Latest in Diversity and Inclusion
Apr
25
2016
New “Persuader Rule” and Its Impact on Manufacturers
Aug
2
2021
Can Employers Make COVID-19 Vaccinations Mandatory?
Apr
20
2015
Senate Banking Committee Schedules Markup; Department Of Labor Releases Fiduciary Rule
Oct
8
2018
Notwithstanding Trump’s Efforts to Narrow Joint Employment Liability, Businesses Need to Remain Vigilant When Using “Independent Contractors”
Oct
5
2020
NJ Grants Essential Workers Who Contract COVID Enhanced Workers’ Compensation Coverage
Sep
29
2021
Legal Industry News September 2021: Law Firm Hiring, Legal Innovation & Pro Bono
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
Two Lawsuits Hope to Put the Brakes on Overtime Rule Changes
Oct
9
2017
Seventh Circuit Puts the Brakes on Never-ending Leave Under the ADA
Aug
10
2015
We Thought It Might Be Getting Better … But Class Certification is Still On the Rise
Jan
29
2021
Flexibility for Flex Accounts – Congress Provides New Relief to Employees
Oct
12
2015
Lessons (and Wisdom) of Rihanna
Jan
17
2017
Massachusetts Has Legalized Marijuana — Should Your Workplace Policies Go Up in Smoke?
Mar
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2021
California Municipalities Mandate Hazard Pay for Essential Workers
Jun
9
2023
Using AI to Help Hire May Seem Easy — Until the Legal Challenge Comes In
Apr
27
2020
Reopening the Economy in the Midst of COVID-19: What Happens If an Employee Refuses to Return to Work?
Jul
12
2023
New Mothers “Making it Happen”: New Federal Laws Support Expectant and Nursing Mothers in the Workplace
Mar
30
2021
Can You Add Your Parents to Your Health Plan? California Considers It
Jul
18
2023
Religious Accommodation for Employees: The Potential Impact and Likely (Unintended) Consequences of SCOTUS’ Groff v. DeJoy Decision
 

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