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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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May
19
2020
Cal/OSHA Issues COVID-19 Related Guidance for Dine-In Restaurants Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
11
2022
Attention British Columbia Employers: Major ‘Union-Friendly’ Changes Coming Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
19
2020
The New Retail and Service Exemption: DOL Revokes Outdated Lists Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
30
2021
Beltway Buzz, April 30, 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
12
2019
Workplace Safety in California, Episode 3: Accidents and Fatalities [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
21
2022
Ontario Enacts Bill 88, Working for Workers Act, 2022 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
23
2018
Darting Ahead: California Supreme Court Adopts New Formula for Flat Sum Bonuses Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
22
2022
Beltway Buzz, April 22, 2022 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
1
2023
DOL Proposes Substantial Increase to Salary Threshold for FLSA’s White Collar Exemptions Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
27
2018
Union Requests for Medical Information: Do You Have to Provide It? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
15
2019
NLRB’s Proposed Rule Change Expands Employee Free Choice in the Construction Industry Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
15
2021
Beltway Buzz, May 14, 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
2
2022
Maryland’s ‘Time to Care Act’—Frequently Asked Questions About Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits for Maryland Workers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
4
2022
DHS Extends I-9 Compliance Flexibility Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
6
2018
Beltway Buzz, April 6, 2018 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
30
2020
Beltway Buzz, May 29, 2020 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
14
2023
First Circuit Issues Opinion Clarifying FLSA’s Administrative Exemption Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
19
2017
Wage Violations Are Now “Public Record” Under Colorado’s New Wage Theft Transparency Act Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
21
2021
Oregon Health Authority Issues New Vaccine Guidance—‘Interim Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals’ Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
16
2022
Colorado Overhauls Noncompete Law to Limit Enforcement to High Wage Earners, Impose Penalties for Employer Violations Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
27
2017
St. Louis’s Minimum Wage Increase to Take Effect in the Coming Days Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
6
2019
ICE Begins STEM OPT Worksite Inspections Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
19
2018
DOL Publishes New Fact Sheet Regarding Overtime Regulations for Higher Education Employees Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
11
2019
NLRB (Finally) Abandons “Clear and Unmistakable Waiver” Standard Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
2
2021
Oregon Enacts New Modifications to Noncompete Law for 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
2
2023
North Carolina’s New State Budget Makes Changes to Occupational Safety and Health Rules and Bars Local Wage Payment Laws Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
12
2019
NLRB Continues Trend to Protect Employer Property Rights Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
3
2017
California Paid Sick Leave Update: Employer Attendance Policies May Interfere With Labor Code Rights Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
 

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