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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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Feb
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2015
Doctor Disputes Own Entry on FMLA Certification; Keeps Interference Case Alive Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
10
2015
OFCCP Provides LGBT Resources for Contractors: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
10
2015
SBA (Small Business Administration) Proposes Comprehensive Small Business Mentor-Protégé Program Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
10
2015
No Rest Period Violation for Security Guards On Call during Breaks, California Court Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
10
2015
The Tweet Heard Round the World--Jet's Pizza re: Social Media Exchanges between Employers and Employees Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
10
2015
Amended Illinois Eavesdropping Statute Raises Compliance Concerns ArentFox Schiff LLP
Feb
10
2015
The United States Supreme Court Rules That the Sixth Circuit Can No Longer Infer That Collectively-Bargained Retiree Welfare Benefits Were Intended to Vest for Life Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
10
2015
Minimum Wage Continues to Rise Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
10
2015
Study Shows Growing Gap in Law Firm Partner Compensation The Rainmaker Institute
Feb
9
2015
New York Wage Board Recommends $7.50 Hourly Wage for Tipped Workers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
9
2015
Sixth Circuit Finds Faulty Handbook Bars Employer from Challenging Employee’s Eligibility for FMLA Leave Mintz
Feb
9
2015
As 2015 Proxy Season Looms, Companies Should Consider Scrutinizing Stock Incentive Plans and Equity Grant Practices in Light of New ISS Equity-Based Compensation Plan Scorecard Policy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
9
2015
The California Supreme Court Holds That Certain Security Guards Must Be Paid to Sleep Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
9
2015
Another Challenge to Michigan's Right to Work Law Bites the Dust Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
9
2015
New California Paid Sick Leave FAQs From the DLSE (Division of Labor Standards & Enforcement) Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
9
2015
Urgent Notice To Employers: Annual H-1B Visa Quota Will Open on April 1 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
9
2015
Unions Urge OSHRC to Change Procedural Rules --Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
9
2015
This Message Will Self-Destruct in 10 Seconds: Snapchat, Confide and the Implications of Disappearing Content on Your Business Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
9
2015
New Law Requires New Jersey Employers To Revise Their Hiring Practices or Risk Fines of Up to $10,000 Per Violation Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Feb
9
2015
Reporting Work-Related Injuries in Virginia Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
9
2015
Administration Submits Proposal To Increase OFCCP Budget For FY2016 Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
9
2015
Employer FAQs: Responding to the Anthem Breach Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
9
2015
Who Owns What When a Copyrighted Work is Created in the Workplace McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Feb
9
2015
OSHA Redefines Small Business for the Purpose of SHARP Participation Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
8
2015
Wondering what the Department of Labor will be doing this year? Here's what the agency says. Poyner Spruill LLP
Feb
8
2015
Union Membership Remains Low Despite Administration’s Call on Workers to Join Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
8
2015
Research Manager Properly Classified As Exempt Administrative Employee Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
6
2015
Court Voids Labor Department’s Overtime Requirement and Narrowing of the 'Companionship' Exemption Greenberg Traurig, LLP
 

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