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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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Aug
30
2017
Federal Court Puts Up Roadblock in Seattle’s Quest to Grant Uber and Lyft Drivers Union Organizing Rights Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
9
2013
Another Union Attempt to Circumvent Michigan’s Right to Work Law: Controversies in Michigan Continue Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
4
2019
What Are The Top 3 Issues To Watch At The NLRB In 2019? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
15
2016
Massachusetts and Impending Death of Noncompetes Part II: De Facto Enforcement of Noncompetes Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
20
2013
Back to School: Time to Focus on Takeaways from Supreme Court Flurry Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
18
2016
West Virginia Becomes Next Right-to-Work State Over Protest, Veto of Governor Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
13
2017
Corporate Email Policy: Purple Communications NLRB Decision Teed Up for Appeal? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
21
2022
New Pay Transparency And Disclosure Requirements Effective Jan. 1, 2023, In California Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
6
2013
The Hits Keep Coming: D.C. Circuit Denies Rehearing for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Notice Posting Case Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
18
2019
We’re Open! NLRB Still Operating During Government Shutdown Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
19
2013
Are You Prepared to Comply With the Notice Requirements Under Section 1512 of the Affordable Care Act? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
5
2013
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Cases Continue to Make Waves Despite Shutdown Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
6
2017
Will Congress Act to Stave Off the Broadening Definition of Joint Employment? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
8
2024
A Lullaby? Pregnant Workers Fairness Act May Be Unenforceable Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
15
2017
Saga Continues: NLRB’s Browning-Ferris Decision On Joint Employment Still Drawing Attention – This Time From Congress Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
29
2013
Rule Against Non-Union Workplace “Disruptions” Can Run Afoul of National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
23
2017
Ohio House Takes Steps to Modernize Outdated Anti-Discrimination Statutes Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
20
2013
Contractor Misclassification Is Back On The Agenda For Congress Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
3
2020
A Tweet For A Tat: Magazine Founder’s Twitter Post Ruled Unlawful Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
23
2013
Commission or Piece-Rate? The Distinction Is Significant for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Purposes Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
28
2013
2nd Circuit to Decide Unpaid Interns’ Class Status Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
13
2020
Can The AFL-CIO Block The NLRB’s New Election Rule? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
2
2013
“Using Social Media to Discriminate”: Please Read the Fine Print Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
14
2023
Union Organizing Alert: Labor Making Big Gains in Retail, Service Sectors Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
4
2013
Weekly Summary of NLRB Decision - November 18-22, 2013 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
13
2016
Wisconsin Right-To-Work Law Ruled Unconstitutional by State Court Judge Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
18
2020
Novel Theories: COVID-19 in the Workplace, Assault, and Loss of Consortium Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
19
2020
California Offers Relief from State WARN Act Requirements Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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