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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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Jan
25
2016
2016 Filing Window for New H-1B Petitions is around the Corner Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
1
2016
Women: Great Listeners are Great Leaders Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
24
2013
Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission Decision Highlights Differences between State and Federal Law for Showing Existence of a Disability Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
5
2013
Inherited Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) in Wisconsin Not Protected by Federal Bankruptcy Laws from Creditors Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
25
2015
Right to Work Sees the Light of Day in Wisconsin Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
8
2013
Series of One-Day Strikes Hits the Fast Food Industry Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
3
2015
Shedding Some Light on Consideration Needed to Enforce Restrictive Covenants in Illinois Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Nov
3
2010
IRS Announces Retirement Plan Limits for 2011 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
3
2011
U.S. Supreme Court Expands Scope Of Individuals Who Can Bring Retaliation Claims Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
23
2014
Are Union-Free Strikes Protected? The NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) Thinks So. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
8
2011
Appearance-Based Discrimination Not Actionable in Wisconsin Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
29
2011
“The Weed Made Me Do It:” Marijuana Misconduct on the Job in Wisconsin Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
29
2014
Reversal on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Retaliation Claim Highlights Importance of Email and Investigations Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
3
2014
Clearing the Air: Employers Should Consider Their Policies on Smoking in the Workplace to Keep Pace with the Rising Use of E-Cigarettes Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
13
2014
Take Your Ball and Go Home: Alex Rodriguez Withdraws Lawsuit Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
3
2014
Avoiding Liability for Retaliation Claims under Dodd-Frank and Other Laws Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
23
2016
Chicago Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Approved Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
18
2016
Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) Announces 2016 Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act Hiring Benchmark Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
27
2012
Wisconsin Legislature Passes Bill Repealing Compensatory and Punitive Damages Available Under State Law for Discrimination Claims Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
7
2012
Federal District Court Rules NLRB’s Poster Okay, But Proposed Penalties for Not Posting are an Overreach Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
18
2012
The NLRB’s Poster Requirement Further Delayed Pending Ruling from the D.C. Circuit Court Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
8
2012
The NLRB’s Third Social Media Report: One Size Does Not Fit All Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
24
2014
Campaign to Raise Chicago and San Diego Minimum Wage Scores Three More Significant Victories Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
1
2012
Congress Fails to Advance Federal Farm Bill or Disaster Assistance Bill Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Nov
29
2016
OSHA Anti-Retaliation Injunction Denied Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
22
2015
OFCCP Rolls Out Reasonable Accommodation Pocket Card for Employees Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
4
2013
What Happens at Home Stays at Home? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
28
2013
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Targets Workplaces with High Injury Rates – Are You a Target? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
 

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