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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.

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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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Jul
29
2014
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act Does Not Preempt State Unfair Competition Claim, California High Court Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
29
2014
Defending Employer Harassment Claims Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
29
2014
Computer Glitch at State Department Causes Major Delays for U.S. Passports and Visas Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
29
2014
OFCCP’s Focus on “Steering” Discrimination Gains Steam Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
29
2014
Indiana Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Employee’s Threat Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
28
2014
Employer May Determine Workweek for Payroll Purposes under FLSA, Fifth Circuit Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
28
2014
City of Milwaukee Approves Raise in Minimum Wage for City Employees Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
28
2014
The Affordable Care Act—Countdown to Compliance for Employers, Week 22: Charting the Future of the Premium Subsidies (and Employer Penalties): Halbig v. Burwell and King v. Burwell Mintz
Jul
28
2014
Changes on the Horizon for Federal Job Training Programs McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
28
2014
Rethinking "Light Duty" Jobs for Employees on the Mend Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
28
2014
Inflexible Leave Policies under the ADA since Hwang Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
25
2014
Ohio State Fires Band Director for Alleged Environment Of Ongoing Sexual Harassment Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
25
2014
Agencies Issue Final Rule on the Recovery of Contractor Whistleblower Legal Costs Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
25
2014
NLRB Continues to Apply and Expand Specialty Healthcare Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
25
2014
IRS Releases Affordable Care Act ACA Reporting Forms Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
25
2014
Maximizing The Use Of The “Chain Of Service” Doctrine To Defend Claims re: Tip Sharing Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
25
2014
Donning & Doffing (Wage Disputes): Old Is New Again Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
25
2014
Illinois Becomes the Fifth State to Enact so called “Ban the Box” Law, Prohibiting Private Sector Employers from Asking About Criminal History Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
25
2014
New Jersey Likely Next to Ban Discrimination Against the Unemployed Mintz
Jul
25
2014
President Obama Signs Amendments to E.O. 11246 & Protection of LGBT Workers Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
25
2014
USCIS Rolls Out Full-Scale Implementation of L-1 Site Visit Program: Employers of L-1 Transferees Should Now Set up Processes to Prepare for Such Visits Mintz
Jul
25
2014
Strike Two for Right to-Work Statute in Indiana Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
25
2014
Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Limited Scope of Wisconsin Health Care Worker Protection Act Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
24
2014
Pot Luck – Best Practices for NY & NJ Employers Addressing Medical Marijuana Use in the Workplace Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Jul
24
2014
Minnesota Congressman Drives Attachment of Debarment Provision to Appropriations Bills Re: Federal Contractors Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
24
2014
Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Employee Who Fell While Bringing Treats for Co-Worker Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul
24
2014
Illinois Bans Employment Application Questions About Criminal Convictions Vedder Price
Jul
24
2014
Administrative Law Judge Makes Latest Move in Dispute with DOL Solicitor over Mine Act Provision Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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