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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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Dec
14
2021
California Implements Statewide Mask Requirements for All Indoor Public Settings Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
28
2020
The CARES Act: What Employers Need to Know About the Historic Stimulus Package Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
21
2021
Dealing With Missing Participants in Terminating Puerto Rico 401(k) Plans Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
25
2023
Governor Whitmer Signs Legislation Repealing Michigan’s Right-to-Work Law Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
1
2024
Fifth Circuit Finds That Employee Failed to Provide Adequate Notice of Need for FMLA Leave Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
28
2023
OSHA Inspections, Whistleblower Complaints, and Rapid Response Investigations: Considerations for Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
18
2019
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave: What Employers Need to Know Before July 1, 2019 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
30
2020
Multiemployer Plan Pitfalls and Assistance for Employers Navigating the Coronavirus Crisis Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
19
2019
UK Supreme Court Delivers Blow to Criminal Record Disclosure System Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
15
2017
Beltway Buzz, December 15, 2017 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
3
2023
NLRB GC’s McLaren Macomb Memo: The Uncertain Future of Nondisparagement and Confidentiality Provisions Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
8
2024
Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: Handbook Considerations for Multistate Employers [Podcast] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
4
2023
OSHA Inspections: Opening Conference and Scope of Inspection [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
20
2016
Second Circuit Court Expands Title VII Protections to Sexual Orientation Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
29
2021
Beltway Buzz, January 29, 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
10
2024
FMLA Doesn’t Shield Employee From Dismissal Due to Misconduct Prior to Leave Request, District Court Rules Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
11
2023
State Department Issues Final Rule to Raise Consular Services Fees on May 30, 2023 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
14
2023
California Appellate Court Says Plaintiffs Can Enforce Paid Sick Leave Law Through PAGA Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
4
2021
NYC Fast-Food Law: Understanding New Worker Protections [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
17
2023
New York State Adopts Updates to Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
5
2021
Global Solutions, Flash Briefing: Japan’s 2021 Response to COVID-19 [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
3
2020
Beltway Buzz, April 3, 2020 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
6
2020
The CARES Act and Its Impact on Independent Contractors and Gig Workers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
25
2023
H-4 Work Authorization Protections Upheld: Save Jobs USA v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
6
2022
Minnesota Starts the New Year with New Rules: Lactation Breaks and Pregnancy Accommodations Law Takes Effect Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
14
2021
Beltway Buzz, February 12, 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
1
2023
Multistate Monday: PUMP It Up—New Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
11
2017
Texas Introduces State Pay Equity Bill Banning Inquiries Into Prior Salaries Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
 

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