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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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Mar
26
2020
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Department of Labor Releases Preliminary Guidance for Employers and Employees Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
6
2022
Supreme Court Declines Review of Transgender Fire Chief’s Discrimination Case Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
16
2017
Senate Confirms David Zatezalo to Head MSHA Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
20
2021
Ohio Revamps Employment Discrimination Statutes Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
25
2019
Fifth Circuit Holds Directional Drillers Are Independent Contractors Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
22
2017
Department of Transportation Publishes Final Rule on Drug Testing Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
16
2022
Colorado Implements SecureSavings Program for Employees Without Access to Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
1
2019
California Supreme Court Holds Employees Cannot Sue Their Employers’ Payroll Companies for Wage Claims Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
27
2021
Fifth Circuit Loss for Employee Who Refused Vaccine for Religious Reasons Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
29
2021
Seattle City Council Approves Legislation Requiring Grocery Businesses to Provide $4/Hour Hazard Pay Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
28
2022
Holiday Gift for Oregon Employers: Security Screenings Are Not Compensable Absent Contract, Custom, or Practice Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
10
2019
A GDPR Update for Employers, Part I: Determining Whether Your Organization’s HR Data Processing Is Covered Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
1
2021
Massachusetts Appeals Court Reinforces Narrow Interpretation of Public Policy Exception to At-Will Employment Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
30
2021
San Diego COVID-19 Building Service and Hotel Worker Recall Ordinance Survives Legal Challenge Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
3
2021
Seventh Circuit Decision May Portend Increase in Equal Pay Act Claims for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
1
2021
EEOC Brings First Pandemic Disability Discrimination Suit Over Denial of Telework Accommodation Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
5
2023
FTC Issues Proposed Rule to Ban Non-Competes: Is This the End for Such Agreements? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
3
2020
South Carolina Governor McMaster Closes Non-Essential Businesses Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
9
2021
COVID-19–Related Employment Litigation: How It Started … How It’s Going Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
13
2021
New York State Division of Human Rights Discontinues Private Settlements—Is This Another Hurdle to Settlement? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
21
2021
Cal/OSHA Releases Proposed Language for Next Readoption of COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
19
2024
Proposed Utah Bill Would Have Extended Restrictions on DEI to Private Employers’ Training Programs Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
7
2020
Puerto Rico Issues Rules on Coronavirus-Related Distributions From Qualified Retirement Plans Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
20
2024
The California Privacy Rights Act: An Overview Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
26
2021
IRS Lifts Barriers to Help Address Labor Shortage Due to COVID-19 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
20
2023
Connecticut Proposes Legislation to Increase Salary Transparency in Job Postings Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
23
2023
Denver Ordinance Creates New Avenue for Workers to Pursue Wage Theft Violations by Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
8
2020
COVID-19: Connecticut Governor Implements Mandatory Safe Workplace Rules Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
 

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