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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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Jun
9
2014
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Decision Limits Employer’s Off-Duty Policy McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jun
9
2014
Key Changes in UK Employment Legislation Announced Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
9
2014
The Affordable Care Act—Countdown to Compliance for Employers, Week 29: Wellness Programs, Smoking Cessation and e-Cigarettes Mintz
Jun
9
2014
Reasonable Accommodations Enable Employees to Work, “Not to Not Work” Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
9
2014
EEOC Will Release Enforcement Guidance Addressing an Employer’s Obligation to Reasonably Accommodate Pregnant Workers; Employers Should Continue to Pay Careful Attention to These Accommodation Requests Mintz
Jun
9
2014
Winebrenner Transfer Will Pay $42,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Lawsuit U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Jun
7
2014
California District Court Holds that Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act Preempts Drivers’ Minimum Wage Claims Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
6
2014
Clarifying Recent Legislative Amendment, Nebraska Supreme Court Addresses Entitlement To Commissions Under State Law, Contract Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
6
2014
California Supreme Court Provides Guidance on Class Certification Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
6
2014
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Release Regulatory Plans Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
6
2014
The Tax Risks of Misclassifying Employees McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jun
6
2014
MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) Ignores Mine Operators’ Walk-Around Rights at Its Peril Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
6
2014
Insurance Agent's Antitrust Claims Against Former Employer Dismissed Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jun
5
2014
New Houston Ordinance Bans Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Familial Status, and Marital Status Discrimination in Employment Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
5
2014
Department of Labor (DOL) Defends Posting Requirements Against Challenge From Contractors Proskauer Rose LLP
Jun
5
2014
Remaining In Minimum Wage Vanguard, Seattle Announces Minimum Wage Increase To $15.00/Hour Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
5
2014
Chick-Fil-A Franchisee at Concord Commons to Pay $10,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Suit U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Jun
5
2014
California Affirmative Action Plan: The “Dog Ate My Affirmative Action Plan” and Other Bad Excuses for Not Getting the Job Done Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
5
2014
Changes to COBRA Notices and New Limited Special Enrollment Period - Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act Faegre Drinker
Jun
5
2014
Final IRS Regulations Allow Retirement Plan Payments for Accident, Health and Disability Insurance McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
5
2014
New Jersey Bill Prohibiting Discrimination Against The Unemployed Edges Closer To New Law Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jun
5
2014
Wellness Program Update: EEOC is Planning to Issue Proposed Regulations to Address ADA, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Issues Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
5
2014
Texas District Court Approves Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Settlement that Extinguishes Related State Law Claims Proskauer Rose LLP
Jun
5
2014
Puerto Rico Legislature Approves Bill Prohibiting ‘Workplace Bullying’ or ‘Workplace Harassment’ Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
4
2014
Apple Employees Survive Summary Judgment In FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Bag Check Class Action Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
4
2014
I-924 Processing Times Reduced to 4 Months re: EB-5 Visa Applications Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
4
2014
DOL and HHS Seek to Enhance Care Benefits Under COBRA - Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
4
2014
Illinois Legislature Recognizes Payroll Cards as a Method of Wage Payments Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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