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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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Jan
21
2014
How Can EB-5 Funds Be Used? Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
21
2014
U.S. Surgeon General’s Report May Spur More Wellness Program Activity Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
20
2014
Employers Don’t Have to Give More Than One Shot Per Year at Avoiding a Tobacco Surcharge, According to DOL FAQs Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
20
2014
SEC Proposes Revised Rules for Regulation A Exemption Permitting Securities Offerings up to $50 Million Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Jan
20
2014
New York Unemployment Benefits No Longer Available to Former Employees Receiving Severance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
20
2014
First Steps: What To Do If You Are Considering Blowing The Whistle Under The False Claims Act - Video Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Jan
20
2014
Should a Non-Compete be Signed Before or After Employment Begins? Answer: It Depends in Alabama and Elsewhere Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
19
2014
Eastern District of Virginia Judge Cacheris Expands Upon “Customarily and Regularly Away” Prong Of Outside Salesperson Analysis Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
19
2014
Federal Agencies Report Progress on Chemical Safety Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
18
2014
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Claims Trucking Firm Blacklisted Employee Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
17
2014
Doctor’s Request for Family Medical History Leads to Employer Settling “Systemic” GINA (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act) Claim Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
17
2014
Sixth Circuit Vacates Class Certification in Detroit Nurses Antitrust Case McDermott Will & Emery
Jan
17
2014
Top Ten Ways Employers Run Afoul of Minnesota’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Statute Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
17
2014
Department of State Makes Permanent Non-Immigrant Visa Interview Waiver Program Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
17
2014
Employment-at-Will Doctrine is Alive and Well in Minnesota Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
16
2014
Play it Safe: Always Remember to Consider Potential Disability-Related Accommodations For Workplace Restrictions Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
16
2014
The 2014 Forecast For Employers McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jan
16
2014
Nursing Facility Settles Alleged Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Violations with EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) for $370K Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
16
2014
Employee’s Complaint About Union Officials Watching Porn is Deemed “Human Imperfection” But Not Grounds for Retaliation Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
16
2014
New Jersey Expands Protections Against Pregnancy-Based Discrimination By Employers And Other Entities Faegre Drinker
Jan
16
2014
Boeing Union Contract Ratified In Close Vote by Washington State Machinists Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
16
2014
New York Court Blocks Threatened Union Strike Over Sale of Food Distributor to Non-Union Buyer Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
15
2014
Academic Studies About Screening Applicants’ Social Media: New Cottage Industry? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
15
2014
Modifications to New York State (NYS) Unemployment Law Insurance Law Relevant to NYS Employers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
15
2014
Is New Jersey’s “Need Not Apply” Law Prohibiting Employers from Publishing Ads Discouraging Unemployed Job Seekers from Applying Constitutional? Yes, Says Court Mintz
Jan
15
2014
A Pending Application for H-1B Extension Does Not Confer Lawful Status Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
15
2014
Comment Period Almost Over for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Crystalline Silica Proposal, Cont. McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jan
15
2014
Co-Employee Liability Limited by Missouri Courts Armstrong Teasdale
 

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