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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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May
16
2018
What Companies Should Know in the Wake of California’s New Worker Classification Ruling Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
20
2015
FMLA Protections for Same-Sex Spouses - Family Medical Leave Act Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
2
2016
California’s Increased Paid Family Leave Benefits and San Francisco’s Paid Parental Leave Ordinance Covington & Burling LLP
May
8
2015
Recent Case Illustrates Importance of Careful Plan Drafting Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
8
2018
New Rules for Noncompetition Agreements in Massachusetts Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
3
2017
U.K. Government takes further steps towards increased regulation of human rights for business Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
29
2016
“Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” Final Rule and Guidance Released by DOL and FAR Council Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
16
2015
Reformation Claim May Proceed Despite Clear Plan Terms, Sixth Circuit Holds Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
30
2014
EEOC Seeks to Stop Use of Financial Incentives for Wellness Program Participation Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
1
2014
Time to Update Tax Notices for Qualified Plans Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
1
2018
International Employment Law Update Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
12
2015
Changes Proposed for Health Benefits Summary Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
2
2015
New Human Trafficking Rule Imposes Compliance Obligations on All Government Contractors and Subcontractors Starting March 2015 Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
20
2015
This Week in Congress – April 20, 2015 re: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards Act, Ambush Elections and more Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
21
2016
Federal Circuit Confirms that Award Term Extension Constitutes New Contract for Purposes of Bid Protest Jurisdiction Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
19
2014
Sirleaf Calls for Renewed Investment in Girls’ Education Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
8
2015
DOL Proposes to Expand Overtime Protection Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
25
2014
IRS Releases Affordable Care Act ACA Reporting Forms Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
17
2015
Legal Developments Affect Open Enrollment for 2016 Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
29
2014
Failure To Submit an Original Bid Guarantee at Bid Opening Is Not a “Minor Informality”: Hamilton Pacific Chamberlain LLC, No. B-40979 Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
29
2014
CMS Fixes Some Health Plan Identifying Number (HPID) Problems, But Other Problems Remain Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
6
2018
HSA Family Contribution Limit Reduced for 2018 Covington & Burling LLP
May
1
2018
New Paid Family & Medical Leave Tax Credit for Businesses Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
21
2015
Vodafone Announces Progressive Global Maternity Policy, Touching on Two Hot Topics in Employee Benefits Covington & Burling LLP
May
27
2014
The Government Contracts Update- May 27, 2014 Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
1
2015
Marriage Equality Decision Is Big News (But May Have Little Impact on Private Sector Employee Benefit Plans) Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
23
2016
Employee Efforts to Stop Employer FCA Violation is Protected Activity Even When No Distinct Possibility of FCA Litigation, says Fourth Circuit Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
2
2016
Learning to Live with Clawbacks: New, Long String on Executive Compensation Covington & Burling LLP
 

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