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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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Aug
4
2014
The Affordable Care Act—Countdown to Compliance for Employers, Week 21: Self-Funded Group Health Plans, the Affordable Care Act and National Health Plan Identifier Numbers (HPIDs) Mintz
Aug
4
2014
Southern District of New York Magistrate Judge Clarifies FLSA “Computer Professional” Exemption Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
4
2014
NLRB Ratifies All Administrative Actions In Wake of Noel Canning Decision Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
4
2014
NLRB Ratifies Agency Actions Taken When Board Members Were Not Validly Appointed Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
4
2014
OSHA Enters Into MOU with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
4
2014
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Coverage May No Longer Apply to Puerto Rico- Only Qualified Retirement Plans McDermott Will & Emery
Aug
4
2014
Federal Appellate Court Rules that Arbitration of Class Action Claims is an Issue for Courts and not Arbitrators to Decide Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
4
2014
Are Your Workplace Policies Too Upbeat for the NLRB? McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
4
2014
President Obama Signs Executive Order Addressing Contractors’ Employment and Labor Practices Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
4
2014
Conflicts & Nepotism – A Dangerous Employment Cocktail Mintz
Aug
4
2014
Congressman Wants to Make Unionization a Civil Right Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
3
2014
Union Violated NLRA for Deficient Beck Procedures, Threatening Discharge, NLRB General Counsel’s Office Concludes Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
2
2014
President Obama’s New Executive Order Requires Federal Contractors to Disclose Labor Violations Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
1
2014
Illinois Governor Signs Law Banning Criminal Background Questions from Job Applications Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
1
2014
Breaking News: President Obama Signs Executive Order Requiring Federal Agencies to Take Record of Labor and Employment Law Violations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
1
2014
Unions Score Two Important Victories in Consecutive Weeks Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
1
2014
When Will D.C. Sick and Safe Leave Act Amendments Apply? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
1
2014
Employee Evaluation Practices Under Scrutiny Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
1
2014
President Obama Signs Executive Order on Federal Contractor Blacklisting Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
1
2014
Shuffleboard, Early Bird Specials, and . . . Whistleblowing? Mintz
Aug
1
2014
IRS Guidance: Employee Income Tax Correction for Same Sex Spousal Health Coverage After United States v. Windsor Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
1
2014
Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Wisconsin Public Sector Collective Bargaining Reforms Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
1
2014
Affordable Care Act Prohibits Discrimination Against Licensed Providers Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
1
2014
President Obama Signs Executive Order Requiring Federal Agencies to Take Record of Labor and Employment Law Violations into Account When Awarding Contracts, and Placing New Reporting Burdens on Government Contractors Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
31
2014
Governor Cuomo Convenes New York Wage Board To Assess Minimum Wage and Related Regulations Applicable To Tipped Employees Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
31
2014
An Employer's Liability Under the FLSA Can Be High Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
31
2014
Arbitration Agreement Not Unconscionable under State Law, Tennessee Court Holds, Ordering Arbitration Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
31
2014
Upcoming Health and Welfare Plan Requirements Checklist for Employers McDermott Will & Emery
 

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