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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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Dec
23
2015
Ninth Circuit Declines to Adopt Bright-Line Rule for Managers Claiming FLSA Retaliation Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
8
2019
New Wage and Hour Opinion Letters on Nondiscretionary Bonuses, the Highly Compensated Employee Exemption, and Rounding Practices Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
6
2017
Shifting Obligations for Employers with Advancement of AI-driven Automation and Rise of Independent Workers Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
4
2020
Benefits Guidance in the Time of COVID-19: Return-to-Work Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
13
2023
SCOTUS Introduces Heightened Standard for Religious Accommodation, Rules Against Affirmative Action, Protects “Expressive” Services [Video] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jan
8
2016
New DOJ and DOL Initiative Marries Environmental Crimes with Worker Safety Violations Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
17
2023
Know Your Rights: The EEOC Revises Its Workplace Discrimination Poster to Include the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
5
2018
Employment Law This Week March 5, 2018: Title VII & Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Joint-Employer Test, Dodd-Frank Protections, Equal Pay Lawsuit [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
25
2023
Time Is Money: A Quick Wage-Hour Tip on … California Workplace Poster Requirements and Their Application to Remote Employees Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
24
2022
The Court Upholds a College Board’s Censure of One of Its Members, and Delays an Execution on Religious Grounds: SCOTUS Today Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
24
2017
Maine Delivery Drivers Deemed Overtime-Eligible “For Want of a Comma” Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
14
2020
“Employees Won’t Sue Over Alleged Wage-Hour Violations Occurring During the COVID-19 Crisis!” – and Five Other Myths Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
19
2018
Initial Discovery Guidelines May Fast-Track Early Disclosure Requirements in Individual FLSA Cases Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
8
2023
New Jersey Publishes Proposed Regulations As The Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights Takes Effect Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
30
2017
New NLRB Ruling Requires Unions to Provide Greater Detail to Beck Objectors Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
12
2019
Legislative Efforts to Curb Sexual Harassment in the Hospitality Industry Finally Reach Fruition in Illinois Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
11
2023
Insights into the NLRB’s Stericycle Decision and Its Implications for Employer Handbooks: Navigating Workplace Policy Compliance Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
5
2016
Federal Trade Secrets Bill Clears Important Hurdle Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Apr
10
2017
In Re Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.: The Tenth Circuit Permits A Company-Wide FLSA Collective Action To Proceed Under The Spurious Action Approach to Facilitate Notice Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
16
2016
Staffing Industry Decision in Connecticut Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
16
2015
OSHA’s Appropriations Efforts Signal Increased Enforcement and Higher Penalties in 2015 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
30
2019
Employer Reporting Gets More Complex as Additional States Adopt Health Insurance Mandates Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Apr
29
2022
NYC Pay Transparency Law Amended: If Signed by Mayor Adams, Employers Will Have Until November 1, 2022 to Start Disclosing Salary Ranges in Job Postings Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Apr
27
2017
Second Circuit Finds Employee’s Obscene Facebook Post Is Protected Activity, Reminding Employers of Importance of Uniformly Enforcing Employee Conduct Policies Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
14
2023
SEC Levies a Six Figure Fine Against a Private Company for Language in Its Separation Agreements, Continuing the Aggressive Enforcement of Its Whistleblower Program Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Apr
28
2017
Another California Court Confirms There Is No Right To A Jury On Private Attorneys General Act Claims Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
2
2015
New York Tip Law Update: Subminimum Wage for Tipped Employees Will Increase to $7.50 per Hour on December 31, 2015 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
3
2020
India Update: Indian Government Institutes Community and Workplace Safety Guidelines for Phased Re-Opening Following the COVID-19 Lockdown Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
 

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