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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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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
Mar
26
2018
Sixth Circuit Confirms Title VII Protection for Transgender Status and Rejects Religious Belief Defense
Apr
12
2021
Don’t Relax – COVID-19-Related Changes are NOT Slowing Down
Sep
14
2023
Recent District Court Ruling Affecting SBAs 8(a) Program
Oct
14
2019
Beware the Gap Between What’s Legal and What’s Believable – How Good Is Your Story?
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
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
Feb
24
2020
The Imposter Syndrome is Real, But It Can be Overcome
Oct
9
2017
Seventh Circuit Puts the Brakes on Never-ending Leave Under the ADA
Oct
23
2017
Straight Talk About Incentive Compensation
Dec
22
2020
Plan Fiduciaries: You Have No Right to Vote
Jan
5
2021
Is At-Will Employment at Risk?
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
Jan
2
2018
Trump NLRB Reverses Rule on `Micro-Units,’ Continues Overhaul of Obama-Era Rulings
Jan
9
2017
Simple Steps to Help Keep Your Trade Secrets Safe
Feb
4
2021
Relief for Partial Plan Terminations May Be “Too Little, Too Early”
Feb
8
2021
FY 2022 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Open March 9 to March 25
Jan
23
2017
What to Do When OSHA is at Your Door
May
28
2019
Court Says Massachusetts Commission-Only Inside Sales Employees Are Entitled to Separate Overtime and Sunday Premium Pay
May
24
2023
Texas Jury Awards Plaintiff Alleging Racial Discrimination and Retaliation $366 Million in Damages
Nov
16
2015
Telecommuting - Employees Enter Sharing Economy? (Part 1)
 

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