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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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Jan
12
2015
Changes Proposed for Health Benefits Summary Covington & Burling LLP
May
6
2016
Battle over “Blacklisting” Order: Obama Administration Moves Forward with Fair Pay Order as House Members Attempt to Exempt DOD 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
2
2015
IRS Issues Warning on Documentation Requirements for 401(k) Plans Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
3
2018
New § 4960 of the Internal Revenue Code Imposes an Excise Tax on Compensation Paid to the Top Five Employees of Tax-Exempt Organizations Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
11
2017
Key Takeaways from Trump Administration Memo on Buy American Laws Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
10
2015
Pension De-Risking Gets New Rules: IRS Shuts Down Lump Sum Offers to Retirees While Connecticut Increases Safety of Group Annuity Contracts Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
19
2018
Beware of Employment Law Issues Amidst a Potential Government Shutdown Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
2
2018
NIST Begins Developing a Voluntary Online Privacy Framework Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
4
2015
Proposed “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” Regulations Clarify New Responsibilities for Government Contractors Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
29
2015
Beware Of Employment Law Issues Amidst A Potential Government Shutdown Covington & Burling LLP
May
27
2014
The Government Contracts Update- May 27, 2014 Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
19
2014
Sirleaf Calls for Renewed Investment in Girls’ Education Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
25
2014
IRS Releases Affordable Care Act ACA Reporting Forms Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
7
2018
Accessibility In The Workplace: What Businesses Need To Know: Part 2 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
Feb
8
2016
DOL Issues Guidance on Its Broad View of Joint Employment Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
10
2014
Executive Orders Impose New Labor Requirements on Contractors Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
31
2014
Political Uncertainty in Britain Covington & Burling LLP
May
8
2018
Original HSA Family Contribution Limit to Remain in Place for 2018 Covington & Burling LLP
May
23
2018
SCOTUS Upholds Employee Class Action Waivers in Epic Systems Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
5
2015
DOL Implements New Rule: Government Contractors and Subcontractors Prohibited from Discriminating Against LGBT Workers Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
23
2015
Department of Housing and Urban Development Asks Supreme Court to Revive Use of Cooperative Agreements for Section 8 Funds Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
2
2015
This Week in Congress – March 2, 2015 re: DHS Appropriations Bill and Shutdown Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
20
2015
Update on Final Rule for the Family Medical Leave Act Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
2
2018
Executive Order on Strengthening Retirement Security in America: Impact on Required Minimum Distributions from Defined Contribution Accounts Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
10
2017
Cyber Risks in the Workplace: Managing Insider Threats Covington & Burling LLP
 

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