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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
18
2016
When is Aberrant Workplace Behavior Sufficient to Justify Termination?
Aug
30
2021
The City of Boston Reinstitutes Mandatory Indoor Face Coverings
Jun
15
2015
Union Contracts to the Rescue? Really?
Oct
10
2021
How to Improve Cities After COVID-19: What to Know About the Revitalizing Downtowns Act
Jan
2
2019
Strict Updates to Massachusetts’ `Ban the Box’ Law
Jul
15
2015
Closing a Facility? Dig Deep to Avoid Contractual Issues
Nov
8
2021
Mandatory Retirement – Can You Toss the Old Guy Out?
Nov
28
2016
No Stay for Other Labor Pay-Related Regulations
Dec
19
2016
The Revised DOL Persuader Rule — An Obituary
Oct
12
2015
It’s Like Déjà Vu All Over Again: United Auto Workers and Fiat Chrysler Negotiations
Oct
29
2015
United Auto Workers (UAW) Continue To Use Strike Threat As A Powerful Negotiating Tool
Jan
22
2018
Non-competes for Existing Employees May Require Additional Consideration
Feb
13
2017
EEOC Issues New Harassment Guidance
Dec
28
2015
EEOC Must Conciliate, But Still Few Answers Regarding Routine Separation Agreement Provisions
Mar
21
2016
Is Final Rule on White Collar Exemptions a Hidden Opportunity for Employers?
Oct
7
2019
Resist the Urge to Access: the Impact of the Stored Communications Act on Employer Self-Help Tactics
Jun
22
2020
A Refresher on Releases
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
Jun
4
2018
Summer (and with it, summer vacations) is coming!
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
May
16
2016
Changing Past Practices – You Might Already Have the Right to do What You Want
Sep
19
2022
New California Bill Protects Employees’ Off-Duty Marijuana Use
Apr
29
2015
Cybersecurity Workforce Measures Present Business Opportunities
Dec
16
2019
‘Tis the Season – DOL’s Final Rule on Regular Rate of Pay Could be a Gift to Both Employers and Employees
Aug
22
2016
Franchisors Face Tough Choices When Confronted With US Department of Labor Involving Franchisees
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.
Oct
23
2021
Trade Secret Implications of Facebook’s Frances Haugen’s Testimony: Do NDAs Protect Trade Secrets Against Whistleblowers?
 

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