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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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Nov
19
2014
IRS and DOL Issue Guidance on Including Deferred Annuities in Target Date Funds Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
19
2014
President Obama Plans to Announce an Executive Order Dealing with Immigration Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Nov
19
2014
OFCCP Posts FAQs Addressing Submission of Compensation Data in Compliance Reviews Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
19
2014
Recent OFCCP FAQ Clarifies Compliance Evaluation Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
18
2014
U.S. Department of Justice Continues Enforcement of Accessibility Requirements for Websites and Mobile Apps – But Its Rulemaking Still Awaits Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
18
2014
As Black Friday Looms, OSHA Issues Guidance On Crowd Control Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
18
2014
California Appellate Court Holds that Federal Law Does Not Preempt California’s Meal and Rest Break Requirements for Truck Drivers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
18
2014
Recent Changes in US Immigration Processes and Technology Mintz
Nov
18
2014
Action! South Africa and Nigeria Find Growing Opportunity in the Film Business Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
18
2014
The EEOC Sues Yet Another Employer for Allegedly Violating the ADA with Its Inflexible Leave Policy Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
18
2014
Elimination of Vacation and Sick Day Accruals. Can that be Legal? Faegre Drinker
Nov
18
2014
West Virginia: Eligibility for Workers’ Compensation Does Not Turn On the Employer’s Fault Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Nov
18
2014
Unpaid Interns Cash In - Minimum Wage and FLSA Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Nov
18
2014
President Swaps Out Choice for NLRB Seat Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
18
2014
Rochester Issues FAQs on Newly Effective “Ban the Box” Ordinance Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
18
2014
Ninth Circuit Rules That Twombly Standard of Specificity Applies to FLSA Pleadings Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
18
2014
3 Key P’S For Minimizing Liability For Employee Health Issues Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
17
2014
I-9 Compliance Requires Consistency: OCAHO Slaps Enhanced $330K Fine on Employer for Repeating Offense Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
17
2014
'Tis the Season to Be Merry—and Worry re: Employment Issues Armstrong Teasdale
Nov
17
2014
The Affordable Care Act—Countdown to Compliance for Employers, Week 6: Labor and Treasury Departments Play Whack-a-Mole with Employer Payment Plans Mintz
Nov
17
2014
The Ninth Circuit Provides Employers With An Assist In Dismissing FLSA Actions Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
17
2014
The Massachusetts Health Insurance Mandate: Some Good News for Massachusetts Taxpayers Mintz
Nov
17
2014
Even if the Employee Didn't See or Know About Harassing Behavior, Michigan Federal Court Allows Evidence Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
17
2014
Employment Related Lawsuits Are on the Rise. Are You Covered? Gilbert LLP
Nov
17
2014
Keeping Immigration Site Visits Civil and Focused Mintz
Nov
17
2014
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Issues Broader Than Expected Prepaid Card Proposal and Model Forms Katten
Nov
16
2014
The Labor Market Gets a JOLT (Job Openings and Labor Turnover) U.S. Department of Labor
Nov
15
2014
ACM Services to Pay $415,000 to Settle EEOC Class Race, Gender Discrimination and Harassment Suit U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
 

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