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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Jul
11
2014
What is Your State’s Grade on Family Friendly Employment Laws? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
11
2014
Employee May Contract to Shorter Limitations Period for Discrimination Suits, New Jersey Court Holds Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
11
2014
Out of the Woodwork and Into Court: Even Applicants Can Sue for Retaliation Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
11
2014
California Supreme Court Limits Recovery for Employees Who Misrepresent Their Immigration Status Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
10
2014
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Announces 2014 Moratorium on ERISA Section 4062(e) Enforcement Actions McDermott Will & Emery
Jul
10
2014
Pennsylvania Superior Court Requires Additional Consideration for Non-Compete From Current Employee Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
10
2014
New York Becomes 23rd State to Enact Medical Marijuana Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
10
2014
California Truck Drivers Entitled to Meal Periods and Rest Breaks Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
10
2014
Proposed Legislation Introduced to Override Hobby Lobby Ruling Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
10
2014
Eleventh Circuit Sustains Award To Employer In Whistleblower Case Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
10
2014
Paid Sick Leave: Connecticut Tweaks and Newark Speaks Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
10
2014
Ohio Judge: Mortgage Underwriters Properly Classified As Exempt Administrative Employees Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
10
2014
Employee Benefits: Important Wellness Plan and Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Parity Effective Dates Have Arrived! Mintz
Jul
9
2014
Indiana University May Start Trend with ‘Student-Athlete Bill of Rights’ Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
9
2014
Obama's National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Comes to Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Rescue Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
9
2014
Undocumented Workers May Pursue Claims Under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), So Says the California Supreme Court Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
9
2014
Don’t Get Burned With Teens Working During Summer Months McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
9
2014
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Settles Another Inflexible Leave Policy Lawsuit Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
9
2014
Affordable Care Act Switching from COBRA to Marketplace Coverage – Another Opportunity Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jul
8
2014
Missouri Law Paves Way for Increase In Unpaid Volunteers on Public Works Projects Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
8
2014
New York Legislative Developments: Wage Theft Law Amended, Medical Marijuana Law Enacted Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
8
2014
California High Court Rules Undocumented Worker Not Barred from Asserting Disability Discrimination against Employer Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
8
2014
Ukraine: Crisis Management Guidance for Multinational Employers Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
8
2014
Department of Labor (DOL) Extends Minimum Wage Regulation Public Comment Period Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
8
2014
D.C. District Court Affirms Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program's (OFCCP’s) Authority in Next Chapter of Bank of America Litigation Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
8
2014
When It Comes To Director Compensation Claims, Nevada And Delaware Are Fundamentally Different Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jul
8
2014
A Recent D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Calms Employer Fears that Internal Investigations May Not Be Privileged and Lays Out Roadmap to Protect Attorney-Client Privilege Mintz
Jul
8
2014
Who Cares? An Employee Who Cares for her Daughter and Grandchildren Cares under the FMLA - Family Medical Leave Act Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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