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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.

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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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Nov
8
2016
Seventh Circuit Recognizes “Substantial Truthfulness” Defense to Tortious Interference Claims under Wisconsin Law
Oct
12
2015
How the NLRB Spent Its Summer — Could Be a Chilly Autumn
Jan
4
2017
21st Century Cures Act Lets Small Employers Reimburse Premiums
Apr
20
2020
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Provides Guidance about Impact of COVID-19 on Various Employment Laws
Feb
8
2018
The Commish vs. The Quarterback: Setting the Stage for the Next Labor Dispute in the NFL
Jun
27
2019
Final Regulations Permit Employers to Reimburse an Employee’s Costs for the Purchase of an Individual Health Insurance Policy
Aug
28
2023
Traditionally Employer Friendly Appeals Court Gives Employees Victory by Broadening What Conduct Qualifies as Discrimination
Apr
17
2017
Making Employees Watch the Clock Can be Good for Employers
Jun
11
2020
Possible Presidential Proclamation to Limit Entry of Foreign National Workers into the U.S. and additional regulatory measures on the Horizon
Oct
28
2019
Brexit Chaos Continues to Drive the UK Motor Vehicle Industry into the Ditch
May
9
2016
Career and Technology Education Updates; DOL Overtime Rule; Teacher Impact Grants; War on Transgender Students’ Rights
Mar
16
2015
Congress Rallies Against New Union Election Rules
Mar
25
2015
SCOTUS Issues Significant Ruling in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
Sep
17
2018
Add One to the List: New York Prepares to Expand Paid Family Leave
Aug
21
2020
COVID-19 Litigation Tests the Limits of Employment Discrimination Law
Oct
31
2022
‘Tis the Season – to Update Your Company’s Employee Handbook
Feb
6
2020
Preparing for the FY2021 H-1B Cap Season
Sep
19
2016
EEOC Issues New Retaliation Guidance
Jan
22
2019
Your Get of Out Jail Free Card: Tips to Avoid Pitfalls Under the Texas Wage Theft Act
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
Apr
27
2020
Massachusetts Gig Workers, Independent Contractors, and Self-Employed Individuals Can Now Apply for Unemployment Benefits
Jan
19
2016
Five Suggestions to Create a Transgender-Inclusive Workplace
Apr
12
2021
Don’t Relax – COVID-19-Related Changes are NOT Slowing Down
Jun
1
2020
Permissible Employer Inquiries (If Any) to Identify Employees at High Risk from COVID-19 Exposure
Jun
16
2022
When Will the Pandemic Be Over for Employer Health Plans?
Jun
8
2021
Vaccine Tracking Your Employees – It’s Past Time
 

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