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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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Dec
20
2023
Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Delayed to July 2024 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
28
2020
Illinois Department of Human Rights Publishes FAQs on Workplace Transparency Act Reporting Mandate Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
24
2022
Nevada High Court Rules Recreational Marijuana Is Not ‘Lawful Off-Duty Conduct’ Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
4
2024
DEI Under Scrutiny, Part IV: Could the ‘Background Circumstances’ Rule for Discrimination Be Primed for Supreme Court Review? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
4
2020
COVID-19 Litigation Series: Changes to the Workers’ Compensation Landscape [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
1
2022
California Bill Aimed at Providing Increased Rights to Fast-Food Workers Sent to Governor for Signature Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
2
2022
Pennsylvania Federal Judge Tosses Challenge to Employer Jab or Swab Mandate Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
7
2020
Redundancies During the Global COVID-19 Pandemic [Podcast] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
6
2017
Sixth Circuit Adopts NLRB’s D.R. Horton Rule and Deepens Circuit Split on Class Action Waivers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
14
2020
Global Solutions: COVID-19 Testing and Screenings [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
19
2022
OSHA Seeks to Clarify the “P” in PPE, Issues NPRM on ‘Fit’ for Construction Workers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
30
2018
Just in Time for Labor Day, DOL Creates Office of Compliance Initiatives and Unveils New Websites for Workers and Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
21
2022
New Federal Labor Court Ruling: Legal Obligation for Employers in Germany to Record Working Time Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
9
2017
Louisiana Court Rejects Landman’s Whistleblower Claim Based on Finding That He Was Independent Contractor Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
7
2018
Same as It Ever Was—WHD Issues “New” FMLA Forms Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
27
2024
SEC Takes on Nondisclosure Agreements to Protect Whistleblower Program; Fines Firm $10 Million Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
28
2020
China’s New Civil Code Cracks Down on Sexual Harassment and Protects Individual Privacy Rights Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
31
2024
Safety Perspectives From Region 6: A Q&A on OSHA 300 Logs [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
28
2020
USCIS Issues Updated I-9 Guidance Due to Employment Authorization Document Production Delays Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
19
2018
Tennessee Gives Employers Option to Allow Limited Carrying of Concealed Firearms at Work Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
20
2018
More Transparency and Communication Promises From OFCCP Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
7
2022
The Employee Retention Tax Credit: Retroactive Filing Is Ongoing Through 2024 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
24
2018
Effective Use of the Subcontractor’s Sworn Statement Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
2
2019
Eleventh Circuit Limits Reach of Arbitration Agreements, Finds “Pay Your Own Fees” Clause Unenforceable Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
10
2022
Employee Handbooks: Can One Size Fit All for Multistate and International Employers? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
9
2019
Senate HELP Committee Approves Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Nominees Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
10
2020
Working During the Pandemic—Current Occupational Safety Regulations in Germany Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
28
2022
Beltway Buzz, October 28, 2022 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
 

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