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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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May
19
2020
Cal/OSHA Issues COVID-19 Related Guidance for Dine-In Restaurants 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.
Sep
7
2023
Evanston, Illinois, Extends Schedule Protection Rights to Hourly Workers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
30
2021
Beltway Buzz, April 30, 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
14
2017
Open for Comment: Cook County Commission on Human Rights Issues Draft Regulations on Earned Sick Leave Ordinance Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
17
2017
The Heavy Burden of Light Duty in California: Court Assesses Multi-Million Dollar Disability Award Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
16
2018
DOL Announces Two New Opinion Letters: Tackles Travel Time and Breaks Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
20
2023
October 2023 Visa Bulletin Released With an Estimated 165,000 Employment-Based Visa Numbers for FY 2024 Available Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
15
2021
Beltway Buzz, May 14, 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
30
2023
California’s New Background Check Regulations: 10 Frequently Asked Questions Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
30
2020
Beltway Buzz, May 29, 2020 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
24
2022
City of Chicago Expands Protections for Victims of Sexual Harassment Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
30
2018
Oregon’s Predictive Scheduling Law: An Overview of BOLI’s Proposed Rules Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
19
2019
Third Thursdays with Ruthie: Online Gaming and Associated Legal Issues [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
26
2022
Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Standard for Payment of Commissions When an Employment Agreement Is Silent Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
1
2018
The Times They Are A Changin’: Minnesota Bill Would Remove “Severe or Pervasive” Sexual Harassment Standard 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
27
2022
Beltway Buzz, May 27, 2022 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
4
2018
DOL Alex Acosta Year in Review, OFCCP Town Hall Action Plan, Beltway Buzz, May 4, 2018 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
10
2018
San Francisco Amends Fair Chance Ordinance, Restricts Employer Inquiries About Marijuana-Related Convictions 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
18
2023
California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, Part III: SB 553’s Recordkeeping and Training Requirements [Podcast] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
20
2023
Safety Perspectives From Region 6: Fatality and Catastrophe Investigations, Epilogue [Podcast] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
4
2021
Beltway Buzz, June 4, 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
24
2023
Washington State to Raise Minimum Wage and Exempt Salary Threshold in 2024 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
11
2019
Beltway Buzz, October 11, 2019 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
30
2018
Missouri Revolutionizes Public Sector Labor Law, Part One: Carve-Outs and the Representation Process Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
17
2019
Three’s Company: OSHRC’s Third Panel Seat to Be Filled Soon Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
 

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