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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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Oct
27
2014
Uniones a la vista… Uniones a la vista… ¡No necesitamos la lámpara de Paul Revere para ver quién viene! Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
4
2013
Kraemer v. County of Milwaukee re Arrest and Conviction Record Discrimination Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
11
2013
#Human Resources Tip – Save Those Voicemails Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
15
2015
“Disability Inclusion Starts With You”: OFCCP Launches a New Tool for Employers Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
28
2013
Some Thoughts on Telecommuting Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
6
2013
Sweat the Little Human Resource Details Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
19
2017
Employers Urged to Begin Preparing New H-1B Petitions for April 1st Filing Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
15
2014
DOL Prohibits Federal Contractors from Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
5
2013
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Provides Updated Guidance Regarding Employer Accommodations for Cancer, Epilepsy, Diabetes and Intellectual Disabilities Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
18
2016
Women: Lead by being kind at work Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
7
2017
Seventh Circuit’s Historic Decision Prohibits Sexual-Orientation Discrimination Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
5
2013
Fifth Circuit Overrules NLRB – U.S. Employers Can Require Employees to Resolve Disputes on Individual Basis, Not by Class Action Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
21
2014
What are an Employer’s Obligations to Engage in a Meaningful Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Interactive Process During an Employee’s Suspension Pending Termination? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
9
2011
Milwaukee Sick Pay Ordinance Preempted by Wisconsin Legislature Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
13
2011
Wage and Hour Headaches for Employers: The Department of Labor Has an App for That Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
24
2014
Are Your Settlement and Severance Agreements Inviting Litigation Rather Than Preventing It? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
11
2011
Federal Contractor Options under New NLRB Posting Requirement Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
23
2009
Are Commuting Time and Work Performed at Home Compensable? Bingham McCutchen LLP
Sep
23
2009
Economic Relief for California Employers: Reducing Exempt Employees’ Workweeks and Their Salaries Does Not Violate Salary Basis Test Bingham McCutchen LLP
Dec
23
2011
Hiring or Contracting with Excluded Individuals or Entities Poyner Spruill LLP
Feb
28
2013
The Wage and Hour Movement Against Internship Programs Poyner Spruill LLP
Mar
25
2013
North Carolina Joins States Requiring Employers to Enroll in E-Verify Poyner Spruill LLP
Jul
9
2013
America’s Aging Health Care Workforce Presents Major Challenges for Health Care Employers Poyner Spruill LLP
Jul
31
2013
October 1, 2013 Deadline for Notice to Employees of Coverage Options Under the Affordable Care Act Poyner Spruill LLP
Feb
2
2016
ACA Limits on Arrangements that Pay for Employee Coverage Poyner Spruill LLP
Aug
12
2009
Time to Cut Costs? Consider Paying Expenses from the Retirement Plan Trust Poyner Spruill LLP
Jul
2
2010
Court Decision Illustrates Importance of Having a Clear Written Agreement or Policy on Bonuses and Commissions Poyner Spruill LLP
Jan
25
2014
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Settlement Reminds Employers That Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) Prohibits Requesting Family Medical History Poyner Spruill LLP
 

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