Labor & Employment

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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Sep
29
2014
CMS Fixes Some Health Plan Identifying Number (HPID) Problems, But Other Problems Remain Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
29
2014
EEOC Sues Alleging Employer’s “So-Called Voluntary” Wellness Plan Violated ADA Poyner Spruill LLP
Sep
29
2014
Ninth Circuit Upholds Tribal Preference in Employment Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Sep
29
2014
The Sunny Hill Decision and the Evolution of the TTD Test: How Can We Follow the Rules When the Rules Keep Changing? Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Sep
29
2014
Fines For Less-Than-Flattering Reviews? McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Sep
29
2014
Texas Court Enforces Noncompete Even Though Employee Did Not Physically Sign the Agreement Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
29
2014
Protecting Your UK Business Against Departing Employees McDermott Will & Emery
Sep
29
2014
The Affordable Care Act—Countdown to Compliance for Employers, Week 13: IRS Notice 2014-49 Offers Useful Guidance on Changes in Measurement Periods or Changes in Testing Methods Mintz
Sep
29
2014
OSHA’s New Regulations Increase Employers’ Reporting Responsibilities McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Sep
29
2014
Employment Law Summer Recap 2014: Part 10 of 11 – Derek Jeter and Big Macs: What Will Happen to Their Franchises Now? Mintz
Sep
29
2014
New VETS-4212 Rule Finalized – Contractors Must Report Aggregate Statistics Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
29
2014
USCIS Automatically Extends EADs (Employment Authorization Documents) for Qualified Liberian Nationals Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
28
2014
EEOC Sues AutoZone for Harassment Based on National Origin U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Sep
27
2014
A Look Forward: FY 2014-2015 & Possible Retrogression Effects Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
27
2014
ESOP 101: 4 Tips for Business Owners U.S. Department of Labor
Sep
26
2014
EEOC Sues Texas Roadhouse for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Sep
26
2014
Where do Social Security Payments Made by Undocumented Workers Go? Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
26
2014
EEOC Sues Detroit Funeral Home Chain for Sex Discrimination Against Transgender Employee U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Sep
26
2014
Shareholder Activism: An Overview from the Company Perspective Mintz
Sep
26
2014
OSHA Extends Operator Certification Requirement for Cranes in Construction Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
26
2014
Kentucky Decision Requiring Arbitration Shows a Little Language Makes a Big Difference Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
26
2014
D.C. Circuit Supports Government Contractors’ Reliance on Supplier Certification of Trade Agreements Act (TAA) Compliance in Qui Tam Suit Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
26
2014
U.S. Supreme Court’s Rejection of Moench Presumption: Fifth Third Bancorp. vs. Dudenhoeffer Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
26
2014
Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Employers Beware: H-1B and H-2B Exemptions End Dec. 31 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
26
2014
Changes to OSHA Law are Coming to California Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
26
2014
Delaware Joins List of States Regulating Data Disposal Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
26
2014
Motorola Solutions Announces Third-Largest Pension De-Risking Transaction Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
26
2014
NLRB Rules It Illegal For Employer To Say It Will Comply With The Law Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
 

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