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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
18
2017
Mind the (Pay) Gap: Retailers May Want to Prep for Pay Equity Inquiries From Investors Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
9
2020
Cal/OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Agricultural Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
1
2022
USCIS Will Open Annual H-1B Lottery Registration March 1, 2022 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
3
2023
New Washington Class Action Raises Concerns for Employers Under State’s Noncompete Ban Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
6
2023
Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2023: Disciplining Employees in Tricky Situations [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
26
2017
OSHA’s New Chemical NEP: Serious Violations Preferred and EPA Referrals Encouraged Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
3
2022
H-1B Cap Quickly Approaching for FY 2023 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
4
2022
New York State’s Expanded Whistleblower Protection Law: 5 Action Items for Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
3
2021
When Is ‘No Fee’ a Reasonable Fee? 11th Circuit’s Guidance on Reasonableness in FLSA Attorneys’ Fees Cases Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
4
2021
Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards, Part 1: Definitions and Requirements [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
9
2022
German Court Rules Occupational Accidents at Home May be Covered by Statutory Accident Insurance Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
17
2020
TechPlace Tickler: Cybersecurity and Privacy in the Remote Workplace – Best Practices for Securing your Data and Technology Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
7
2017
Minnesota Legislature Moves Forward to Preempt Municipal Safe and Sick Leave and Wage Ordinances Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
1
2019
Oregon Governor Signs Sweeping Union Rights Law Affecting Public Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
21
2020
Unemployment at Will: CARES Act Brings Changes for Missouri Employers and New Beginnings Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
13
2021
Texas Discrimination Laws Protect Intention to Become Pregnant, State Court Rules Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
8
2019
NLRB Explains When Granting Benefits to Nonunion Employees and Withholding the Same From Union Workers Can Be Lawful Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
26
2023
USCIS Releases Updated Eligibility Criteria for Compelling Circumstances EADs Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
17
2021
West Hollywood Includes Drug and Other Retail Workers in New Hero Pay Ordinance Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
23
2018
Put It in the CBA: Supreme Court Once Again Finds Retiree Health Benefits Are Not Vested Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
30
2023
California Legislature Moves to Expand and Make Permanent Hospitality and Building Services Recall Rights Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
2
2023
Canada Makes a Competitive Play for H-1B Holders Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
27
2020
Returning to Work in Arizona: What Employers Need to Do to Prepare Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
19
2019
Pittsburgh’s Paid Sick Days Act Is Now on Course to Take Effect Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
30
2020
An Update on Coronavirus Contact Tracing: Status, Benefits, and Key Considerations Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
14
2023
Texas’s HB 2127 ‘Death Star’ Law Doesn’t Strike Back Against Employers’ Workplace Safety and Health Responsibilities Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
15
2022
Employee’s Poor Performance Trumps FMLA Claim Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
8
2018
Ontario Employers – Get Ready to Tell the Government What You Pay Employees . . . or Else Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
 

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