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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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Mar
26
2014
Proceed with Caution: D.C. District Court Says Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine Do Not Survive Internal Fraud Investigation Conducted by Non-Attorneys Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
26
2014
Supreme Court Decides in Favor of IRS in Quality Stores: FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) Generally Applies to Severance Payments McDermott Will & Emery
Mar
26
2014
Removal to Federal Court Based on Diversity Jurisdiction: How Long Do You Have? Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Mar
26
2014
DOL (Department of Labor) Persuader Rule Undermines Attorney-Client Privilege, Attorney Generals Say Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
26
2014
Ukraine and Russia: Report on Sanctions and Related Concerns Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
26
2014
More Workers Eligible for Overtime in the Future, Cont. McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Mar
26
2014
In Germany, the Burden of Proof Is on Employees if an Employee Wants to be Compensated for Requested Overtime McDermott Will & Emery
Mar
25
2014
Wal-Mart to Pay $363,419 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Mar
25
2014
Employer Can Fire Worker Who Refused Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave for Violating No-Show Policy, Federal Court Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
25
2014
The Affordable Care Act—Countdown to Compliance for Employers, Week 40: Limited Non-assessment Periods under the Final Code § 4980H Regulations Mintz
Mar
25
2014
Happy Effective Date Day: March 24th Has Come and Gone but the Work’s Not Over Yet Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
25
2014
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Updates FAQs On Section 503 And Veterans’ Regulations Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
25
2014
Ohio Judge Finds Dispatchers to be Exempt Administrative Employees Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
25
2014
Mayor de Blasio Signs New York City Sick Leave Law - Notice of Rights Available Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
24
2014
Migrant Workers Subject to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Protections Varnum LLP
Mar
24
2014
District Court Rejects Challenge to Section 503 Final Rule Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
24
2014
Joining Other States and Localities, Indianapolis “Bans the Box” for City Vendors and Further Restricts Criminal Background Inquiries Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
24
2014
Sue Early And Sue Often Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
24
2014
Federal Contractors Face New Requirements Regarding Recruitment, Hiring, and Identification of Individuals with Disabilities Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
24
2014
Ten Considerations in Drafting Executive Employment Agreements Faegre Drinker
Mar
24
2014
Working Together Toward Employee Health: Federal Agencies Issue Final Regulations on Wellness Programs Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
24
2014
Giving Notice of “Unqualified” Leave Insufficient to Trigger Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Protections Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
24
2014
More Workers Eligible for Overtime in the Future McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Mar
24
2014
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Issue Joint Guidance on Background Checks Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
24
2014
District of Columbia Strengthens Employee Sick and Safe Leave Protections Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
24
2014
As Mines Reopen for Spring, Think Safety U.S. Department of Labor
Mar
23
2014
EEOC’s San Francisco District Office Signs Agreement With Mexican Consulate In Seattle - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Mar
23
2014
Massachusetts Legislature Considers Unemployment Insurance Reform and Minimum Wage Increase Mintz
 

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