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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
20
2014
New York Unemployment Benefits No Longer Available to Former Employees Receiving Severance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
10
2015
California Makes Anti-Bullying Training A Component Of Mandatory Harassment Training Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
5
2016
Statistical Modeling in Class Actions: U.S. Supreme Court Weighs in, Kind of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
17
2018
Upcoming Deadlines For New York City Employers: New York City Commission on Human Rights Publishes Poster and Fact Sheet on Sexual Harassment Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
20
2018
“Airing Out the Denny Crane Room”: Recent SEC Action Emphasizes Need for Effective Disclosure Controls and Procedures for Executive Perquisites Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
25
2014
When 30 Days Just Isn’t Enough: The Ninth Circuit Rules that Defendants’ Right to Remove May Not be Limited to 30 Days Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
20
2011
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Gender Discrimination Class Action Against Wal-Mart Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
27
2017
Department of Labor Moves To Rescind “Persuader Rule” with Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
7
2011
Court Upholds ESOP's Change in Investment Conversion Rules Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
12
2019
Second Circuit Holds That FLSA Settlements Pursuant To An Offer of Judgment Do Not Need Court Approval Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
12
2017
“Ban the Box” and Background Checks – Recent Trends and Movements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
2
2022
Organizational Integrity Shorts: Reality Based Ethics & Compliance Programs Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
10
2022
Considering a Reduction in Force? Time to Revise Your Separation Agreement Template Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
5
2011
Reminder: The First New York Wage Theft Prevention Act Annual Notices Are Due By February 1, 2012 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
19
2016
New California PAGA Amendments Fail to Substantively Address Employers’ Concerns Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
31
2011
California Court of Appeal Construes Wage Order Split Shift and Reporting Time Pay Provisions in a Pro-Employer Way Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
4
2012
California Appellate Court Issues a Decision That Mutual of Omaha Insurance Agents Qualify as Independent Contractors as a Matter of Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
29
2022
Small Changes During Contract Performance Can Take A Large Bite Out Of The Bottom Line Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
16
2012
President Obama Appoints Three to NLRB During Purported Congressional "Recess" Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
6
2020
AB 1947’S New Filing Period for DLSE Claims and Attorney’s Fees Provisions: Coronavirus Legislation in Sheep’s Clothing? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
12
2022
New Year Brings New Laws for Illinois Employers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
14
2022
NYC Delays Enforcement of Automated Employment Decision Tools Law to April 15, 2023 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
22
2021
Ninth Circuit Reversed Grubhub’s Victory on Independent Contractor Classification in Light of the Retroactive Application of Dynamex Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
19
2020
Proposed Bill Would Ban Employee Non-Compete Agreements in Illinois Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
8
2021
California Legislature and Governor Approves New PAGA Carve-Out Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
16
2015
California Paid Sick Leave Law Amended, Effective Immediately Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
5
2017
Committee Approves Save Local Business Act – Redefining Joint Employer Liability Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
9
2020
What Employers Need to Know About Colorado’s New Equal Pay Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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