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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.

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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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Apr
1
2020
The San Francisco Bay Area Issues Strengthened COVID-19 Shelter In Place Orders That Have a Significant Impact on Employers and Operations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
3
2021
New Administration, New Direction as Acting NLRB General Counsel Rescinds 10 General Counsel Memos and Reverses Course on Neutrality Pacts With Unions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
25
2023
Don’t Let the Government Name, Shame, and Fine You – Export Controls Do NOT Excuse Hiring Discrimination Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
22
2017
Illinois Works to Combat Sexual Harassment Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2020
Expansion of Eligibility and Additional Guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program (Title I of the CARES Act) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2020
The City of Los Angeles Mandates Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Effective Immediately Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
16
2022
U.S. Supreme Court Lifts Preliminary Injunctions on Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
27
2022
UPDATED: NYC Council Passes Bill Granting Paid Sick Leave to Parents Vaccinating Children Against COVID-19 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
16
2020
Additional Paid Leave for Some San Jose Employees Under the COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
11
2013
California Supreme Court Holds That Proof That Employer Would Have Made Same Employment Decision Absent Discrimination Precludes Award Of Damages, Backpay, Or Reinstatement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
10
2023
Back to Normal, Almost – NLRB General Counsel Issues Updated Guidance on Suggested Manual Election Protocols and Push for Manual Elections by the NLRB Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
30
2020
U.S. Supreme Court Case Preview—Van Buren v. United States: Does Use of a Computer for an “Improper Purpose” Violate the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
5
2020
Employers: Do Not Forget Your Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
11
2013
Cyberattacks a Mounting Challenge for Employers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
26
2023
California Supreme Court Clarifies PAGA Standing When “Individual PAGA Claims” Have Been Compelled to Arbitration Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
18
2013
Health Benefit Exchanges: False Claims Gold Mines? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
15
2019
The NLRB Holds That Employers May Implement Class Waivers in Response to Class Claims and Discipline Employees Who Refuse to Sign Them Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
30
2013
China Enacts New Employment Law Affecting Employers Who Do Not Directly Employ Their Workers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
9
2017
A Brief Overview of the American Health Care Act: Very Opaque to Slightly Transparent: Shedding Light on the Future of Healthcare - Part 5 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
20
2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Enron Broker Not Liable to Employee Stock Option Holders for False or Withheld Information Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
8
2013
Filling out the Form I-9 for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Beneficiaries: Work Permits Extended for El Salvadorians Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
23
2015
Appellate Division Panel Issues Ruling Broadly Interpreting New York State Human Rights Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
21
2013
Supreme Court Continues To Expand Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Preemption Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
4
2013
Update: New York City Council Overrides Mayor Bloomberg's Veto And Enacts The Earned Sick Time Act Requiring Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
9
2015
Urgent Notice To Employers: Annual H-1B Visa Quota Will Open on April 1 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
6
2023
Employers Under Fire: How to Address Employee Pay and Related Issues When Faced with Natural Disasters Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
3
2022
Good Faith Dispute Over Employment Relationship Allows Walmart to Escape Waiting Time Penalties Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
25
2015
USCIS Announces Work Permits for Qualifying Spouses of H-1B Employees Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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