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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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Jun
7
2016
Key Implications of Fourth Circuit’s Denial of En Banc Review of Pro-Transgender Ruling Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
26
2020
Rule 1: Don’t Rush In Without a Plan – Return to Work in the Time of COVID-19 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
20
2019
California Trucking Association Mounts Challenge to “ABC” Test Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
30
2017
Religious Accommodation: Handling Unusual Requests Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
2
2018
California Court of Appeal Concludes that Individuals Can Be Personally Liable for Civil Penalties for Wage-Hour Violations Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
4
2018
The Wait Is Over: New York State Releases Final Sexual Harassment Guidance and Training Resources Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
23
2016
Workforce Management Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
16
2020
Australia’s High Court Rules on How to Count Personal Leave Entitlement Under the Fair Work Act Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
23
2019
NLRB Reverses Position on Confidentiality Concerning Workplace Investigations – Holds That Confidentiality Requirements Are Presumptively Lawful Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
30
2019
Not So Fast – Federal Court Issues TRO to Enjoin Enforcement of New California Arbitration Statute Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
17
2021
Federal District Court Decision Highlights Importance of Thoughtful Drafting in Arbitration Agreements Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
1
2017
Gov. Christie Vetoes Legislation Barring Salary History Inquiries Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
25
2021
Time Is Money: A Quick Wage-Hour Tip on … Compensability (or Not) of COVID Screening Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
2
2015
First Challenge to NLRB’s New Election Rules Dismissed –Rules Held Constitutional Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
3
2015
Regional Directors Report Data on the NLRB’s Amended Representation Election Rules After One Month—Court Challenges Continue Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
22
2017
Employment Law This Week - August 22, 2017: NLRB’s Voting Unit Test, Electronic Acknowledgment of Arbitration Policy, Website Accessibility, CT’s Medical Marijuana Law [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
12
2022
NLRB General Counsel Proposes Lower Standard for Requiring Employers to Provide Financial Information Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
18
2016
SEC Finds Certain Separation Agreement Provisions Unlawful Under Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Rule Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
23
2015
Transgender Protections Under Title VII—EEOC Relies on Expanded Sex Discrimination Theories Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
6
2020
Massachusetts Employers Receive New Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Qualifying Paid Leave Plans Under the State’s PFML Law Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
29
2021
California Passes Law Marking a Dramatic Shift in Warehouse Worker Quotas Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
1
2016
Second Circuit Extends Reach of Cat’s Paw: Vasquez v. Empress Ambulance Service Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
30
2021
Connecticut Requires Certain Hotels, Lodging Houses, Food Service Contractors and Building Service Enterprises to Recall Certain Laid-Off Workers Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
2
2020
Pandemic’s Impact on Women and Caregivers: A Wake-Up Call for Employers – Employment Law This Week [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
7
2024
Could the City Council of New York City Ban Noncompetes? Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
18
2017
9th Circuit Grants a Temporary Reprieve from Seattle’s Ridesharing Union Ordinance Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jan
24
2019
Partial Federal Government Shutdown and How It Applies to an Immigration Workforce Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
11
2020
#WorkforceWednesday: CA Passes Proposition 22, New Marijuana Laws, New Administration’s Impact on Your Business Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
 

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