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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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Aug
15
2019
National Labor Relations Board Proposes Three New Rules Regarding Employee Free Choice and Union Elections (US) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
15
2016
Executive Action: Obama’s Legacy and 2016 Predictions (Part 2 of 2) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
3
2021
President Biden Issues Proclamation Adding India to COVID-19 Travel Restrictions (US) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
21
2016
French Supreme Court Decides Failure to Display Workplace Rules Rendered Dismissal Unfair Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
20
2017
Long Live Oxford Comma: Oakhurst Dairy Lawsuit Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
12
2021
US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of May 3, 2021 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
14
2021
COVID-19 and UK Immigration: Home Office Extends Adjusted Right to Work Checks Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
13
2019
Whistleblowing in the Workplace: Learning Points for HR, part 4 (UK) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
20
2015
Not Dead Yet: Employee Shareholder Shares (Shares For Rights) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
15
2016
Sixth Circuit to Employers: Failure to Timely and Thoroughly Investigate Sexual Harassment Claims May Cost You Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
18
2023
California Court Says “Check Is in the Mail” Violates California Arbitration Act; Lets Employee Avoid Arbitration Over Non-Prejudicial Technicality (US) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
12
2020
EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance With Answers To More Return-To-Work Questions (US) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
10
2018
NLRB Announces New Approach for Addressing Joint-Employer Test, Alleged Conflicts of Interest (US) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
30
2019
Australian Government releases Federal Religious Discrimination Bills – genuine consultation or playing politics? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
1
2019
Vegetarianism – fussy eating or philosophical belief? (UK) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
9
2023
Levelling the Playing Field: Prohibiting Unfair Contract Terms in Australia Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
2
2017
One Racial Slur May Be Sufficient To Create a Hostile Work Environment, Says Second Circuit Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
4
2017
House Passes Bill To Allow Private Employers To Offer Paid Time Off In Lieu Of Overtime Time Pay Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
9
2017
Testing Times for UK Employers in Recruitment Assessments Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
23
2019
Mulberry Bags Win in Copyright Discrimination Claim (UK) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
24
2019
Likely lad – employee’s workplace stress disability claim revisited by EAT (UK) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
30
2023
Workplace Monitoring – New Guidance from the ICO Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
26
2018
New Acas guidance on UK overtime fluffs holiday pay advice (again) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
27
2018
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Fair Share Fees for Public Sector Unions Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
5
2016
Extension to Shared Parental Rights in UK Not Looking All That Grand Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
20
2019
Three NBA Players Suspended for Drug Violations Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
19
2020
COVID-19: US State Policy Report – July 17, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
22
2022
UK Government Allows Agency Staff to Cover for Striking Workers Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
 

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