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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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Aug
14
2018
Massachusetts Establishes Garden-Leave-Type Non-Compete Requirements And Limits Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
25
2016
Focus of Equal Pay Laws Is Redefined Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
5
2022
Employment Law This Week: “Quiet Quitting” Legal Pitfalls [PODCAST] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
28
2020
Rule 2: Keep Your Mask On – Return to Work in the Time of COVID-19 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Apr
19
2015
EEOC Issues Proposed Wellness Program Amendments to ADA Regulations Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
19
2022
Podcast: Spilling Secrets: Non-Compete Agreements for In-House and Outside Lawyers – Employment Law This Week Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
10
2020
Wage & Hour – Returning to Work – Class Action Avoidance Series [WEBINAR] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
30
2017
Religious Accommodation: Handling Unusual Requests Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
2
2018
California Court of Appeal Concludes that Individuals Can Be Personally Liable for Civil Penalties for Wage-Hour Violations Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
4
2018
The Wait Is Over: New York State Releases Final Sexual Harassment Guidance and Training Resources Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
16
2020
Australia’s High Court Rules on How to Count Personal Leave Entitlement Under the Fair Work Act Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
23
2019
NLRB Reverses Position on Confidentiality Concerning Workplace Investigations – Holds That Confidentiality Requirements Are Presumptively Lawful Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
30
2019
Not So Fast – Federal Court Issues TRO to Enjoin Enforcement of New California Arbitration Statute Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
27
2021
Ninth Circuit Concludes That Time in Airport Security Line is Not Compensable for Employees of Airport Vendors Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
30
2021
Employers, Take Note: Rhode Island Amends Equal Pay, Whistleblower, and Temporary Caregiver Laws Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jan
8
2020
Employment Law This Week®: Recalibrating Federal Agencies, Marijuana Legalization, the Changing Nature of Work [Video] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
30
2020
#WorkforceWednesday: Employees’ Off-Duty Conduct, Violence at Work Rises, the Election and the Gig Economy [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
8
2021
Proposed Massachusetts Law Classifying App-Based Drivers as Independent Contractors Clears First Step of Ballot Initiative Process Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
25
2016
Retaliation Claims, Bargaining Waiver, Chilling Concerted Activity: Employment Law This Week - Week of July 25, 2016 [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
26
2016
Sleeping on the Job Disqualifies Residential Counselor from Unemployment Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
13
2022
New York City’s Automated Employment Decision Tools Law Enforcement Postponed Until April 15, 2023 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
1
2017
Gov. Christie Vetoes Legislation Barring Salary History Inquiries Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
15
2022
Abortion-Related Time Off After Dobbs: How the FMLA and Other Laws Might Apply Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
22
2022
Michigan’s Whistleblower Law Protects Employees Reporting Violations of “Suspected” Laws Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
7
2024
Employment Law This Week Episode 333 - California’s Non-Compete Notice Deadline Approaches, California Workplace Violence Regulations, Estrada Decision Keeps Door Open for PAGA Challenges [Video, Podcast] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jan
4
2023
Forecasting Employment Law in 2023 – Employment Law This Week [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
21
2017
Ninth Circuit Asks California Supreme Court to Advise Whether Time Spent In Bag Checks Is Compensable Under California Law Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
4
2021
California Becomes First State to Ban Piece Rate Pay for Garment Workers Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
 

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