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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
1
2012
Do Your Social Media Accounts Belong To Your Business? Why Worry, When There Are Safeguards You Can Take Now Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
12
2015
NYC Council Votes to Sharply Restrict Employer Use of Criminal Background Checks Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
29
2018
The Fight Over Standing Under the Biometric Information Privacy Act Continues in Illinois High Court Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
22
2021
NLRB General Counsel Issues Memos Calling for New Harsher Penalties for Unfair Labor Practice Violations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
26
2016
Ninth Circuit Invalidates Arbitration Agreement with Class Action Waiver Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
21
2014
New Decision Clarifies Summary Judgment Standards for Off-the-Clock Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
18
2018
Mother’s Milk: NYC Braces for New Workplace Lactation Room Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
6
2017
Court Highlights The Expansive Definition Of “Employer” Under The FLSA In Imposing Individual Liability On Restaurant Owner Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
29
2016
NLRB Allows Student Assistants to Unionize, Signals Commitment to Expanding Its Reach Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
20
2024
Cal/OSHA Publishes Long-Awaited Guidance and Model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
13
2016
Department of Labor Issues Final Rule Implementing Executive Order Requiring Paid Sick Leave for Employees of Federal Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
11
2017
Seventh Circuit Holds Long-Term Leave is Not a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
25
2014
Illinois Becomes the Fifth State to Enact so called “Ban the Box” Law, Prohibiting Private Sector Employers from Asking About Criminal History Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
9
2020
Coronavirus and its Implications for Government Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
24
2024
FTC Votes to Ban Noncompete Agreements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
3
2017
Promoting Wellness, Not Litigation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
21
2020
Illinois Statewide Stay at Home Order: What Employers Need to Know Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
20
2021
New York City Requires Private Sector Employees to Be Vaccinated by December 27 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
17
2017
Yoga and Massage Therapist Fired for Being “Too Cute” Sees Gender Discrimination Revived on Grounds of Unjustified Spousal Jealousy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
28
2019
Did New Jersey Just Try to Ban Employment Arbitration Agreements? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
25
2015
District Court for the EDNY Denies Motion to Dismiss Selective Enforcement Gender Discrimination and Retaliation Claims Related to Enforcement of Employer’s Hair Policy 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
Oct
1
2015
Ninth Circuit Blesses Iskanian re: Arbitration of PAGA Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
22
2016
Reminder to Perform Annual ISO/ESPP Reporting in January 2017 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
17
2019
New York City Council Passes Legislation Banning Marijuana Testing of Job Applicants Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
23
2019
The NLRB Continues To Chip Away At Individual Protected Concerted Activity 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
Mar
30
2020
States May Have Additional Layoff Notice Requirements Under “Mini-WARN” Statutes Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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