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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.

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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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Nov
22
2019
“Caring for Our Caregivers”: House Passes Unprecedented Workplace Violence Prevention Bill Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
3
2018
Shifting Tides: Ontario Government Announces Repeal of Sweeping Employment Law Changes Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
30
2022
Beltway Buzz, September 30, 2022 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
3
2017
City of St. Louis Employers May Roll Back Their Minimum Wage to $7.70, Effective August 28, 2017 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
4
2018
Governor Brown Signs Final Round of Employment-Related Legislation Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
8
2018
EEOC Reminds Employers of the Importance of Targeted Screening and Individualized Assessment Processes Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
6
2022
The NLRB’s Latest Mail-Ballot Election Decision Provides Some Light at the End of the Tunnel Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
10
2018
DOL Proposes Rule to Allow Younger Workers to Operate Patient Lifts in Healthcare Settings Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
6
2019
Illinois Governor Signs Employer-Friendly Amendments to Recreational Marijuana Law Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
4
2020
States Respond to the Additional Assistance for Unemployed Persons Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
12
2017
DOJ Expands Time Frame to Investigate Immigration-Related Discrimination Actions Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
16
2018
Is OSHA Backtracking on the Anti-Retaliation Provisions in the Recordkeeping Regulation? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
19
2018
Beltway Buzz, October 19, 2018 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
14
2022
Key Considerations for Employers When Workplace Issues Go Viral: Lessons Learned From the Try Guys Scandal Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
14
2020
Ontario Government Extends Protections for Temporary Layoffs to January 2, 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
18
2019
Arizona’s 2020 Vision: Employers Will Want to Keep an Eye on These Changes Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
15
2020
California Implements New COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Requirement Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
22
2022
Seriously Spiked COLAs for Qualified Retirement Plans for 2023 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
31
2018
WHD Conducts Final Listening Session on Part 541 Regulations, Announces March 2019 Target Date for NPRM Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
18
2020
Working Remotely? Welcome to Minneapolis and Its SST Ordinance Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
2
2022
DHS Again Extends I-9 Compliance Flexibility, Also Proposes Framework to Allow Alternative Verification Procedures Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
9
2018
DOL Reissues Opinion Letter Eliminating the 80/20 Rule Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
15
2018
The U.S. Virgin Islands Joins the Ban the Box Movement Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
9
2020
Arbitration Decisions Matter: The NLRB Reverts to Prior Standards on Deferral to Arbitration and Pre-Arbitration Settlements Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
1
2020
Connecticut Employers: Now Is the Time to Get Ready for Paid Family and Medical Leave Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
26
2021
Federal Agencies Issue HIV Preventive Services Guidance for Health Benefit Plans Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
29
2018
“Hard[ship] to Handle”? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
2
2020
Sacramento City and County Now Have COVID-19–Related Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Laws Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
 

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