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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
1
2014
Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Wisconsin Public Sector Collective Bargaining Reforms Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
1
2014
Affordable Care Act Prohibits Discrimination Against Licensed Providers Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
1
2014
President Obama Signs Executive Order Requiring Federal Agencies to Take Record of Labor and Employment Law Violations into Account When Awarding Contracts, and Placing New Reporting Burdens on Government Contractors Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
31
2014
Governor Cuomo Convenes New York Wage Board To Assess Minimum Wage and Related Regulations Applicable To Tipped Employees Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
31
2014
An Employer's Liability Under the FLSA Can Be High Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
31
2014
Arbitration Agreement Not Unconscionable under State Law, Tennessee Court Holds, Ordering Arbitration Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
31
2014
Upcoming Health and Welfare Plan Requirements Checklist for Employers McDermott Will & Emery
Jul
31
2014
New York Enacts Anti-Discrimination Legislation Protecting Interns in the Workplace Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
31
2014
Arbitrator, Not Court, Decides Whether Arbitration Agreement Applies to Class Claims, California Court Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
31
2014
Interfere at Your Own Risk: Legal Fees Awarded as Damages for Violating A Non-Compete Agreement Mintz
Jul
31
2014
Second Circuit Finds that Entry-Level Audit Associates at Accounting Firm are Exempt from Federal Overtime Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
31
2014
Wisconsin Supreme Court Finds Act 10 Constitutional in its Entirety Re: Collective Bargaining von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jul
31
2014
California Court of Appeal Enforces Contractor’s Agreement to Arbitrate Misclassification Claims Out of State Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
31
2014
Maine Employers: Submit Feedback on Drug Testing Law by August 15, 2014 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
31
2014
Illinois Employers Take Note: New Law to Limit When Job Applicant's Criminal Record May Be Considered Katten
Jul
31
2014
Wisconsin Act 10 Upheld in its Entirety re: Bargaining Rights of Municipal Employees Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
31
2014
Department Store Units Decided Under Specialty Healthcare Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
30
2014
Kentucky Judge Bypasses Experts in Ruling on Electrical Violation Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
30
2014
OSHA Moves to Stem North Dakota’s High Fatality Rate with Emphasis Program Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
30
2014
Recent Illinois Decision Update – Injuries "Arising Out Of" Employment Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul
30
2014
New Medicare Tax Makes FICA Errors Harder to Correct Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
30
2014
Second Circuit Finds Audit Associates Are Exempt Professionals Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
30
2014
Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Appeal by Treasurer Acting on Behalf of State Injured Workers’ Benefit Fund Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul
30
2014
Long Island Rail Road Strike Averted, but Employers Should Remain Aware of Wage and Hour Requirements When Outside Events Prevent Workers From Reaching the Workplace Mintz
Jul
30
2014
FMLA – Have You Made a Proper Request for Medical Certification? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
30
2014
Labor Board Allows Micro-Unit at Macy's, Citing Specialty Healthcare Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
30
2014
The Five P’s of an Unannounced DOL Visit McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
29
2014
Big Increase in 2014 Service Contract Act Health & Welfare Rate Announced Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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