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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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Mar
23
2017
If at First You Don’t Succeed . . . Nominate a New Secretary of Labor Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
14
2020
USCIS Eases H-1B Requirements for Physicians With J-1 Waivers in Response to COVID-19 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
7
2022
Minnesota Legislative Update: Employment-Related Bills to Watch Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
19
2019
Reporting Nonbinary Classifications to the EEOC: Guidance From a New FAQ Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
27
2021
2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 Filing Site Is Now Open Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
19
2020
COVID-19: 10 Practical Issues for UK Employers When Returning Employees to Work Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
19
2020
Triaging Employee Refusals to Work Due to COVID-19: A Legal Update for Healthcare Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
20
2020
DHS Extends Flexibility in I-9 Compliance Rules Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
5
2017
USCIS and U.S. DOJ Signal Efforts to Tighten Control Over the H-1B Visa Program Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
21
2020
Maryland Enacts Mandatory State WARN Act Requirements and Imposes Additional Employer Obligations and Penalties Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
4
2021
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Invalidates No-Hire Provision in Service Contract Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
25
2022
Federal Court: Employee’s Self-Serving Testimony and Discovery Responses Did Not Satisfy Burden of Proof on Summary Judgment Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
14
2017
South Carolina Prevents Local Municipalities From Passing Paid Leave Requirements Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
13
2019
California Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Deadline Extended One Year Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
16
2019
Washington Employers Must Provide Break Time and Space for Employees to Express Breast Milk Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
11
2022
Mexico’s COVID-19 Traffic Light Monitoring System: News for April–May 2022 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
20
2021
Santa Clara County’s New COVID-19 Rules: Employers Must Obtain Vaccination Status, Report Positive Test Results, and Enforce Mask Use Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
13
2022
Connecticut Poised to Ban ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings and Expand Employee Free Speech Protections Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
21
2017
Philadelphia Pay Equity Ordinance Stayed . . . Temporarily Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
1
2020
California Governor Extends Wage Claim and Cal/OSHA Deadlines Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
26
2023
Workplace Safety Accidents, Part I: Settling Cal/OSHA Citations [Podcast] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
20
2022
Workplace Strategies Watercooler: Navigating Employee Privacy Rights in California [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
8
2018
USCIS Unveils New Round of Enhancements to E-Verify Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
28
2021
Beltway Buzz, May 28, 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
3
2017
Indiana Legislature Bans “Ban the Box” Ordinances Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
4
2017
Is Comp Time on its Way? The Working Families Flexibility Act Passes the House Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
5
2017
Mayor De Blasio Signs New York City Law Barring Salary History Inquiries Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
17
2018
A Tale of Two Judges: Lack of Binding Precedent on Arbitration Agreements Causes Uncertainty for Rhode Island Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
 

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