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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.

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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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Feb
16
2024
NLRB Finds Common Provisions in Mortgage Lender Employment Contract Illegal Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
23
2011
The Latest Results and Trends after Second Month of Say-on-Pay Voting Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
30
2011
NFL Fans - Are You Ready for Some... Antitrust Litigation? Players Sue, Claiming Lockout is a Group Boycott Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
6
2020
Riding the Privacy Wave: California Privacy Rights Act & Its Impact on Employers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
13
2019
Transgender Discrimination Outlawed in New York Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
17
2011
California Legislature Passes "Worker Misclassification" Bill Creating Civil Penalties For Willful Misclassification Of Independent Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
22
2023
Another Piece to the Puzzle: OMB Issues Proposed Guidance on “Build America, Buy America” Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
31
2017
Paying Temporary Total Disability Benefits After Retirement? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
18
2020
EEOC Takes a Shot at COVID-19: Unvaccinated Employees Can be Excluded From the Workplace Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
21
2020
Ninth Circuit Applies the “Continued Use” Doctrine to the Defend Trade Secrets Act Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
3
2017
Court Grants Conditional Certification of FLSA Collective and Comments on Permissibility of Certain Communications Between Defense Counsel, Employers and Putative Class/Collective Members Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
19
2024
Supreme Court Eases Burden for Title VII Plaintiffs Challenging Transfer Decisions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
12
2011
California Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument In Key Meal/Rest Period Case Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
9
2014
US v. Quality Stores, Inc.: Supreme Courts Finds Severance Payments Taxable Wages Under FICA - Federal Insurance Contributions Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
20
2020
Los Angeles County and City Ban Gatherings and Order Immediate Closure of “Nonessential” Businesses in an Effort to Curb COVID-19: What You Need to Know About L.A.’s Safe At Home Orders Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
10
2021
NYC Council Passes Bill Granting Paid Sick Leave to Parents Vaccinating Children Against COVID-19 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
21
2017
Sixth Circuit Provides Clarification On Legality Of Draw-On-Commission Policy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
15
2021
Supreme Court Grants Review in Important Arbitration Case Regarding PAGA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
2
2015
Back To The Future – Should Stock Incentive Plans Impose Grant Limits on Non-Employee Director Awards? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
15
2017
NLRB Overrules Browning-Ferris Joint Employer Standard Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
22
2017
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act May Apply To More Than Sexual Harassment Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
8
2019
No Evidence? No Problem! National Labor Relations Board’s General Counsel Memorandum Eases Burden On Beck Objectors Following Board’s Decision in Kent Hospital Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
24
2014
California Supreme Court Issues Iskanian Decision, Ruling that Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements Are Enforceable, But Still Allows PAGA Claims to Proceed on Representative Basis Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
25
2014
New EEOC Guidelines Regarding Employers’ Obligations With Respect To Background Checks and Accommodation of Religious Dress and Grooming Practices Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
7
2015
60-Day Public Comment Period Commences On Proposed FLSA Overtime Exemption Rule Changes Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2020
Refresher: How to Comply With U.S. Export Controls and Anti-Discrimination Laws When Recruiting and Hiring Foreign Nationals Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
28
2022
Software Companies Beware: Board Holds Subcontractor Cannot Enforce EULA Directly Against Federal Government Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
17
2014
Second Circuit Finds Possible Pretext in Vague Justification for Non-Transfer Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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