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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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Dec
22
2017
Effectively Using Utilization Review (UR) Reports in Your Case Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
20
2014
Time is of the Essence: Review Your Workplace Policies Before Medical Marijuana is Available in IL Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
7
2016
The Motor Carrier Overtime Exemptions: The Importance of Proper Employee Classification Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Sep
29
2014
The Sunny Hill Decision and the Evolution of the TTD Test: How Can We Follow the Rules When the Rules Keep Changing? Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Feb
9
2017
The Illinois Appellate Court Gives “Credit” where Credit is Due Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
13
2018
Employer Justified in Terminating Employee Despite Employee’s Later Decision to Take FMLA Leave Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
7
2017
OSHA’s Final Rule on Recording and Reporting Workplace Injuries Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan
12
2016
Seventh Circuit Interprets Statute of Limitations for Family and Medical Leave Act Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
17
2017
Workers’ Compensation Claims and Subrogation Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
11
2015
Mach Mining, LLC v. EEOC: Supreme Court Oral Arguments Review Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
1
2015
Social Security Administration Proposes Mandatory Reporting of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jun
29
2016
Worker's Compensation: Illinois Appellate Court Finds Section 8.1b AMA Impairment Rating Report Not Mandatory Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul
28
2016
IRS Tax Treatment of Wellness Program Benefits Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Aug
25
2015
Majority Favors Neutral Risk Analysis Where Injury Results from Act of Everyday Life Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
15
2015
FELA Suit Not Timely Where Employee Knew Of Repetitive Trauma Problems More Than Three Years Before Filing Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Feb
1
2018
Appellate Court Clarifies Section 8(a) Where Medical Expenses Are Paid at a Negotiated Rate Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
23
2014
Seventh Circuit Court Found Pension Reform Unconstitutional Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
21
2015
The Rise of Temporary Transitional Employment (TTE) Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Aug
25
2017
Wage Differential vs. “Loss of Occupation” Claims Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Aug
16
2016
Illinois Firefighter Permitted To Recover Benefits For PTSD Related To The Death Of A Co-Worker Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul
1
2015
U.S. Supreme Court Holds that EEOC Conciliation Efforts are Subject to Limited Judicial Review Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
17
2016
Worker's Comp: Illinois Science Teacher Brings Full Court Press Against School District Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Dec
19
2016
No Coverage For Suit Alleging Breach Of Employment Agreement Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
13
2018
7th Cir. Denies Attempt to Circumvent “Qualified Person” Requirement for ADA Discrimination Claims Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
7
2017
Illinois First District Holds Civilian Firefighter/Paramedic Is Not Entitled To Public Benefits Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
11
2015
2015: A Season of Change - Significant Laws Likely to Affect Employers (and Others) Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
9
2018
State and Federal Laws for Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
May
5
2015
Appellate Court Holds Wage Differential Must Be Explicitly Waived or Else Claimant Eligible Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
 

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