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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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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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Aug
20
2023
How Much Does the EEOC and iTutorGroup Settlement Really Implicate Algorithmic Bias?—Four Notable Points for Employers Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
5
2021
#WorkforceWednesday: COVID-19 Vaccination Policies, Worker Organizing Task Force, Whistleblowing Increases Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
30
2017
Are Protections for Part-Time Employees the New Trend in Employment Law? Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
3
2016
New Jersey District Court Allows Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims to Proceed Despite Finding Subsequent Employer Did Not Induce Breach of Restrictive Covenants Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Apr
20
2022
NLRB Updates, Quick EEO-1 Deadline [PODCAST] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Apr
10
2017
Employment Law This Week, April 10, 2017: Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Indefinite Leave, “Purple Communications” Decision, Lawsuit with 10K Opt-Ins [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
4
2022
NYC Pay Transparency Law, Florida Diversity Training, and Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 ETS – Employment Law This Week [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
27
2019
Compliance with the New DOL Salary Thresholds May Create Unexpected Challenges for Employers (Redux) Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
14
2018
California Court of Appeal Concludes That There Is No Wage Statement Violation When an Employee’s Paystubs Accurately Reflect the Wages That Employee Was Paid Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
20
2023
A Jeff Foxworthy-Based Test for Independent Contractor Classification Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
24
2016
Ambiguous Allegations, Lack Of Imminent Harm, And Delay In Taking Action Doom Request For Temporary Restraining Order Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
25
2016
OSHA Quietly Changes Group of Small Businesses Exempt from Inspections Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
4
2019
New York Paid Family Leave Benefits and Employee Contributions Set to Increase January 1, 2020 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Apr
24
2017
Beyond Joint Employment: Do Companies Aid and Abet Discrimination by Conducting Background Checks on Independent Contractors? Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
24
2022
What Principles of Explainability and Transparency Should an Employer Consider When Using Video Interviewing and Similar Automated Hiring Tools? Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
1
2018
Are Genetic Screening Benefits Truly Beneficial? Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
8
2018
The Generally Prevailing Website Accessibility Guidelines Have Been Refreshed – It’s Time to Officially Welcome WCAG 2.1 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
11
2017
Trump to Nominate Marvin Kaplan, William Emanuel to Fill NLRB Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
31
2019
NYCCHR Issues Guidance on Discrimination Based on Immigration Status and National Origin Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
24
2021
Back to the Future: The U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Tip Credit Rule Reinstating Old Standard Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
22
2017
Employment Law This Week- May 22, 2017: California’s “Day of Rest” Provisions, Title VII Claim Revived, Joint-Employer Ruling, New Georgia Employment Laws [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
16
2018
Employment Law This Week®: Supreme Court Nominee, NJ Employment Bills, Rounding Employees’ Hours, More State Employment Regulations [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
17
2023
New York State Bans Workplace “Captive Audience” Meetings Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
13
2022
Proposed South Carolina Abortion Law Includes Harsh Criminal Penalties for Interfering with Whistleblowers, including by Enforcing Confidentiality Agreements Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
21
2021
Biden Seeks to Boost Competition, HERO Act Guidance, and Key Nominees Advance – Employment Law This Week [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
30
2023
New York Governor: “Balance” Is Needed on Noncompete Bill Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
21
2020
Getting Back to Work: What Employers Should Keep in Mind About Industry-Related Requirements for Returning to Work Following Shutdown Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
29
2021
Good News for Retirement Plan Sponsors: IRS Issues Updated Guidance Enhancing Plan Correction Programs Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
 

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