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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
16
2019
‘Tis the Season – DOL’s Final Rule on Regular Rate of Pay Could be a Gift to Both Employers and Employees
Sep
7
2021
Changes Law Firms are Adopting Amid COVID-19: Trends in Remote Work & Litigation
Jul
29
2016
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Issues Reminder of Power of Federal Arbitration Act
Aug
14
2017
Multiple Choices: Compliance Considerations in the Shifting Landscape of Pre-Employment Testing
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.
Sep
30
2021
Protections for Employees Who Report Workplace Discrimination
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
Nov
29
2021
New EEOC Guidance: Your Employees Can Sue You for Covid-19 Retaliation (If it’s Based on a Protected Classification)
Mar
4
2019
Employer Still Wins – Even Though Job Eliminated and Work from Home Request is Denied
Jan
22
2018
The Department of Labor Restores Bush Era Opinion Letters
Nov
30
2015
House Lawmakers Continue Oversight of Fiduciary Rule, Fed Discusses Emergency Lending Authority
Mar
16
2021
Podcast: On Her Shoulders, Episode 1 - Interview with Natalie Boyle
Jan
19
2016
Five Suggestions to Create a Transgender-Inclusive Workplace
Apr
28
2021
New Guidance Requires Employers to Notify Individuals About COBRA Subsidy
Jun
22
2020
A Refresher on Releases
Nov
5
2019
World’s Largest Bitcoin Mining Facility to be Built in Milam County, Texas!
Apr
18
2016
Connection to Someone With a Disability is Nearly Identical to an Actual Disability
Apr
20
2015
Senate Banking Committee Schedules Markup; Department Of Labor Releases Fiduciary Rule
Nov
25
2019
A Win-Win: DOL Proposal Will Expand Use of Fluctuating Workweek Pay (And Some Bonus/Commission Overtime Pay Reminders)
Sep
26
2016
Two Lawsuits Hope to Put the Brakes on Overtime Rule Changes
Mar
9
2020
The Value of a Good Performance Review
Sep
14
2015
An Employee Stole Your Trade Secrets But You Cannot Prove It. Now What?
Sep
21
2015
Allowing an Employee to Work a Shorter Shift May Be a Reasonable Accommodation
May
24
2023
Texas Jury Awards Plaintiff Alleging Racial Discrimination and Retaliation $366 Million in Damages
May
6
2019
Salesperson or Outside Salesperson - What’s the Difference?
Jan
9
2017
Simple Steps to Help Keep Your Trade Secrets Safe
Jan
23
2017
What to Do When OSHA is at Your Door
 

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