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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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2016
EEOC Files First – and Second – Sexual Orientation Discrimination Lawsuits Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
2
2016
Electronic Log Devices: Trucking Industry Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
1
2016
California Federal Court Denies Class Certification in Telephone Consumer Protection Act Case, Citing Plaintiff’s “Unique” Circumstances Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
1
2016
First Circuit Upholds Fluctuating Workweek Method for Calculating Overtime Pay: Rules Performance-Based Commissions Do Not Violate FWW Requirements
Mar
1
2016
California DFEH Announces Guidance to Employers Regarding Transgender Rights in the Workplace Polsinelli PC
Mar
1
2016
Potential Damages in Whistleblower Cases Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
1
2016
How to Respond to a Subpoena Regarding One of Your Employees Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
1
2016
Cornerstone of Employment - 8 Tips For Well Crafted Job Description Polsinelli PC
Mar
1
2016
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Liberty Mutual Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
1
2016
Waffle House, Inc. - Summary of NLRB Decisions for Week of Feb. 1 – 5, 2016 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
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2016
Maximize Business Opportunities in Michigan as a Service-Disabled Veteran Varnum LLP
Mar
1
2016
March 2016: A Compilation of SEC Enforcement and Non-Enforcement Actions Foley & Lardner LLP
Mar
1
2016
Emotional Component of Restrictive Covenant Litigation Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
1
2016
Ninth Circuit Joins Seventh Circuit in Holding That Successor May Be Liable for Predecessor’s Withdrawal Liability Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
1
2016
Illinois Employment Litigation Year In Review – 2015 (Summary of 2015) Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
1
2016
Third Circuit Adopts Predominant Benefit Test for Compensable Meal Breaks Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
1
2016
Inconsistent Discipline of Female and Male Mental Health Technicians Bars Summary Judgment for Hospital Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
1
2016
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Proposed Regulations Regarding Federal Contractors’ Obligation To Provide Paid Sick Leave To Employees Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
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2016
Significant Decisions: Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Feb
29
2016
Implementing and Applying Employee Choice Doctrine: Employers Focus on Forfeiture to Protect Their Company’s Assets Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
29
2016
District Judge Rejects Claim by NCAA Student-Athletes – Determines Student-Athletes are Not Employees Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
29
2016
Just Like Hollywood, Big Pictures are Best in Termination Decisions
Feb
29
2016
More Than Bargained For: Court Requires Federal Contractor to Accommodate Independent Contractor’s Disability Polsinelli PC
Feb
29
2016
DOL’s Continued Expansion of Worker Coverage Remains Top Wage and Hour Concern Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
29
2016
Seventh Circuit to Review Wellness Program Under Americans with Disabilities Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
29
2016
Compensation Practices of Financial Services Companies Likely to Be Targeted by OFCCP Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
29
2016
Ninth Circuit Limits Tip Pooling to Customarily Tipped Employees Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
29
2016
Promoting Diversity Without Reverse Discrimination Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
 

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