Labor & Employment

The National Law Review provides readers with news coverage and issues, involving working and labor and employment law in the United States, and how it affects employers, employees, major corporations and executives throughout the country.  Current trends like whistleblower protection and employees' rights concerning disclosure of information about their corporate employer or government employer if the employer is engaged in illegal activities and protection for employees concerning retaliation due to whistleblower complaints.

The National Law Review offers in-depth analysis of some of the major federal agencies/governing bodies that impact employer/employee relationships.  Analysis of the make-up of the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) as well as analysis of the major decisions coming from that board are covered by the legal experts at the National Law Review.  Additionally, news and guidance, as well as staffing changes at the Department of Labor are also covered and analyzed, with legal experts providing insight into what has happened, and what might happen as a result.  Updates from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and their interpretations and guidelines on specific regulations related to worker safety, like the Silica standard, are also covered by NLR. 

Changes in employment law based on state developments, and issues that impact employer procedures in hiring and interviewing hiring, such as how ban the box legislation impacts hiring as well prohibitions against asking about previous salary levels, and employer reviews sites like Glassdoor are covered by the National Law Review.  As states and cities pass and amend employment-related legislation, the National Law Review carefully analyzes the implications of these changes to provide background information for companies seeking to stay compliant.

Some of the subjects covered on the site include employment and compensation agreements, employment violations in the workplace, non compete and arbitration agreements, the #MeToo Movement and sexual harassment, sex-discrimination cases, employee handbooks and policies, wellness programs, and how to properly train employees, especially given the number of employment-related lawsuits and EEOC enforcement actions. are addressed by the National Law Review

Readers can also learn about employment agreements in areas including the use of personal email accounts, electronic devices, and email/internet policies in the workplace. With data and security being a hot-topic in recent months, the National Law Review has the latest details about data protection policies, encryption, and data security and employee privacy rights within organizations. Topics like pay equity/gender pay gap issues, affirmative action disputes, civil rights actions, business immigration laws, disability accommodations, ERISA policies, unfair competition, workplace privacy, whistleblower lawsuits, wrongful termination, and trade secrets, are all cases and stories visitors will find on the National Law Review website.

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Nov
10
2023
New NLRB Rule Expands Who Is a “Joint Employer” Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Feb
21
2011
Third Party Retaliation Claims under Title VII, the Discovery Rule under the NJLAD, and the Self-Critical Analysis Privilege under the FLSA Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Nov
1
2022
The Evolving New York City Workplace: Two Important Updates Effective November 1st Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Feb
23
2023
Momentous Changes Regarding the Rights of Temporary Workers in NJ Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
May
29
2009
Hostile Work Environment Claim Proceeds Despite False Job Application Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Feb
11
2010
New Jersey: The Supreme Court Bars Employees From Reviving Time-Barred Retaliation Claims With The Continuing Violation Doctrine (January 2010) Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Aug
4
2010
New York Court of Appeals Limits the Ability of Out-of-State Employees to Assert Claims under New York City and New York State Human Rights Laws Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Feb
23
2011
Employers Beware of Conducting Self-Evaluative Assessments of Compliance with Employment Laws: HR Tip of the Month Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Jan
16
2024
DOL Announces New Independent Contractor Rule Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Mar
24
2020
Latest Update: New Jersey & New York Governors Issue New, Expansive COVID-19 Executive Orders Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Dec
1
2012
Wage and Hour Issues Post-Sandy Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Jun
16
2020
U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Federal Law Prohibits Employers from Discriminating on the Basis of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity/Expression Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
May
29
2009
New Law Bars Discrimination Based On Genetic Information Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Feb
11
2010
New Jersey: The Appellate Division Follows Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Holds the LAD Does Not Protect Against Discrete Discriminatory Compensation Decisions Made Outside the Statute of Limitations (December 2009) Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
May
20
2012
The NLRB’s Second Report on Social Media Leaves Open Questions Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Jan
19
2013
Reminder for New York Employers: February 1 Deadline for Wage Theft Prevention Act Annual Notices Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
May
2
2013
Recent Social Media Developments Impacting Employers Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
May
29
2009
Supreme Court Decides Exhaustion and Evidence Cases Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Sep
1
2020
Sick and Tired of Sick Leave Laws? New York Employers Need to Get Ready for New State Paid Sick Leave Requirements Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Mar
11
2020
The Coronavirus: Best Practices to Mitigate Risks in the Workplace Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Aug
3
2023
Mandated Reasonable Accommodations for Pregnant Workers Under New Federal Law Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Aug
29
2019
New Jersey and New York Further Strengthen Wage and Hour Laws to Protect Employees: Part 1 - NJ Developments Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
May
29
2009
New Jersey Court Expands Liability For Co-Worker Sexual Harassment Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Apr
3
2014
Revitalized National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Takes on Vigorous Agenda Including Reissued Quickie Union Election Rules And Greater Employee Handbook Scrutiny Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Feb
26
2019
One-Two Punch for NJ Employers: State Enacts Minimum Wage Rate Increases and Expands Paid Family Leave Insurance Benefits Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Apr
26
2024
DOL Increases the Salary Threshold for Various Overtime Exemptions Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Aug
9
2010
Is Electing an Independent Board Member Right for Your Business? Exploring the Pros and Cons Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
14
2010
Combating Anonymous Internet Posts: Tactics Employers Can Use to Fight Back Much Shelist, P.C.
Jan
27
2011
In One Hand and Out the Other: An Overview of Recent Federal and Illinois Tax Legislation Affecting Individuals and Corporations Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
16
2020
Closed Schools, Open Questions: FFCRA Leave and Education in a Pandemic Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
8
2011
Non-Compete Agreements: A Brave New World in Illinois Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
4
2012
Exercise Caution When Considering Use of Arrest or Conviction Records In Employment Decisions in Light of EEOC Guidance Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
26
2014
Will the New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Target You? NLRB, Illinois Department of Labor, and Chicago Commission on Human Relations Announce Cooperative Agreements Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
28
2020
Paycheck Protection Program Round 2: The Highlights Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
31
2012
Employers Beware: 'Facebook Law' Protects Employees' Social Networking Privacy Much Shelist, P.C.
 

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