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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
5
2022
Top Legal Industry News for Summer 2022: Law Firm Expansions, Industry Awards and Recognition, and the Latest in Diversity and Justice Efforts
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
Mar
12
2015
Employee Handbook Mistakes Can Come Back to Bite Employers in the Automobile Industry
Sep
19
2022
New California Bill Protects Employees’ Off-Duty Marijuana Use
May
23
2016
Department of Labor Final Rule for Overtime Exemption Released
May
27
2016
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on "Promoting Safe Workplaces Through Effective and Responsible Recordkeeping Standards"
Apr
6
2015
Summer Is Almost Here (Along With Casual Attire) — Time to Remind Employees of the Dress Code Before Office Resembles a Beach
Jun
19
2017
Severance Agreements – Three Tax Traps for the Unwary
Jul
10
2017
What Ever Happened to the Department of Labor’s New Overtime Rule?
Dec
16
2019
‘Tis the Season – DOL’s Final Rule on Regular Rate of Pay Could be a Gift to Both Employers and Employees
May
7
2015
Stop. Wait a Minute. I Have a Few Questions Before You Drive Away
Jul
11
2016
Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order Moving Forward and the NLRB is On Board
Aug
10
2017
Federal Government Does About-Face on Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in Employment Contracts
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.
Aug
28
2017
Neo-Nazi in Your Workplace? Tread Carefully Before Taking Action
Jun
22
2015
Colorado Supreme Court Plays Debbie Downer for Medical Pot Users
Sep
5
2017
Monopoly Money or the Real Deal? Exploring the Possibility of Paying Employees in Bitcoin
Sep
6
2016
Got Arbitration Agreements With Class Waivers? The Fight May Not Be Over
Oct
23
2021
Trade Secret Implications of Facebook’s Frances Haugen’s Testimony: Do NDAs Protect Trade Secrets Against Whistleblowers?
Jul
6
2015
Employers Beware: If You Moved an H-1B Worker Without Advising USCIS, You Have Until August 19, 2015 to Make Amends
Jul
8
2015
Closing a Facility? Don’t Create Human Capital Problems
Mar
2
2020
Florida Medical Marijuana Users May Soon Become Protected Class Under State Employment Laws
Aug
21
2015
Who Benefits from Your Unpaid Internship Program? The Second Circuit Rejects the Department of Labor's "Rigid" Six-Factor Test, But Considerable Risks Remain for Private Employers Using Unpaid Interns
Mar
1
2021
The Biden Administration’s Recent Executive Orders that Impact Workers
Feb
8
2022
California to Renew COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for 2022
Mar
12
2021
The New New Deal? U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Sweeping Labor Reform With Significant but Uncertain Future
Nov
23
2015
Part 2: Telecommuting — Employees Enter the Sharing Economy?
 

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