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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.

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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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Dec
26
2017
NLRB Reverses Obama-Era Joint Employer Test
Sep
21
2015
Dennis, Tell Them What They’ve Won re: Union Negotiations
Apr
27
2020
Massachusetts Gig Workers, Independent Contractors, and Self-Employed Individuals Can Now Apply for Unemployment Benefits
Nov
18
2015
DOL to Proceed as Scheduled with Fiduciary Rule, Overtime Rules May Take Effect in 2016
Apr
12
2021
Don’t Relax – COVID-19-Related Changes are NOT Slowing Down
Mar
26
2018
Sixth Circuit Confirms Title VII Protection for Transgender Status and Rejects Religious Belief Defense
Jan
11
2016
Purple Haze Remains Over Employees' Personal Rights on Employer Email Networks
Jun
1
2020
Permissible Employer Inquiries (If Any) to Identify Employees at High Risk from COVID-19 Exposure
May
7
2018
What Now for Employer-Sponsored Wellness Programs?
Jun
8
2021
Vaccine Tracking Your Employees – It’s Past Time
Oct
7
2019
Resist the Urge to Access: the Impact of the Stored Communications Act on Employer Self-Help Tactics
Mar
2
2016
Wisconsin Supreme Court Split Over Hormel Wage and Hour Claims
Jun
4
2018
Summer (and with it, summer vacations) is coming!
Jun
16
2022
When Will the Pandemic Be Over for Employer Health Plans?
Jul
13
2020
U.S. Supreme Court Broadens Religious Employer Defense in Employment Discrimination Lawsuits
Mar
16
2015
Senate To Consider Legislation On Human Trafficking; House To Take Up Numerous Bills
Aug
21
2020
Proposed SAFE TO WORK Act Offers Protections to Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Jun
13
2011
Non-Compete Agreements: Will the Illinois Legislature Finally Act?
Oct
8
2018
Notwithstanding Trump’s Efforts to Narrow Joint Employment Liability, Businesses Need to Remain Vigilant When Using “Independent Contractors”
Jun
6
2016
Appellate Courts Set the Supreme Court Stage for Waiver Showdown?
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
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
Oct
9
2017
Seventh Circuit Puts the Brakes on Never-ending Leave Under the ADA
 

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