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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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Sep
12
2016
International Entrepreneurs: New Proposed Work Authorization for Founders of Start-Ups And a Comparison to Other Visa Options Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
16
2019
SCOTUS Holds Independent Contractor Truck Drivers Exempt from Arbitration Under FAA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
21
2016
Agencies Publish Strict New Labor Reporting Guidelines for Government Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
30
2017
NY Court Largely Denies Motion to Dismiss Overtime Claims Under FLSA and NYLL Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
7
2022
A Short Guide To Responding To Employee Concerns About Your Organization’s Actions And Its Mission, Vision, And Values Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
19
2019
Ninth Circuit and California Court of Appeals Rule on Freedom of Religion Rights Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
16
2021
California Supreme Court Announces New Standard That Meal and Rest Period Premiums Must Be Paid at Same “Regular Rate of Pay” Used to Calculate Overtime Payments Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
13
2020
Some Strings Attached: Main Street Lending Program And Private Company M&A Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
17
2020
AFL-CIO Sues the Board Over New Rules – AGAIN Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
1
2022
Colorado’s New Restrictive Covenant Law Now Effective Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
18
2013
Reminder: New York State Wage Theft Prevention Act Notice Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
20
2022
Organizational Integrity Shorts: Everyone Benefits When An Ethics & Compliance Program Is Integrated Throughout An Organization Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
3
2013
E-Verify on the fritz likely due to Florida going live on the RIDE Program (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
2
2015
Proposed Federal “Ban the Box” Legislation Receives Bipartisan Support Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
28
2022
How Healthcare Employers Can Prepare for Employee Unionization Efforts Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
10
2013
ICE Worksite Fines, No Thaw in Sight for 2013! (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
13
2013
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Freezes Assets and Brings Civil Charges against EB-5 Investor Visa Project Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
17
2013
Proposed New York Bill Increases Penalties for Wage Withholding Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
18
2014
Ninth Circuit Rules That Twombly Standard of Specificity Applies to FLSA Pleadings Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
10
2013
9th Circuit Applies Dukes v. Wal-Mart to a Wage/Hour Class Action Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
2
2020
NYC Employers Take Note: Earned Sick and Safe Time Act Amendments Take Effect September 30, 2020 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
1
2015
Changes to California’s Piece-Rate Compensation Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
15
2021
COVID-19 Oversight and Enforcement: President Biden’s COVID Executive Order Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
22
2015
New York State: New Year, New Rules for Employers Doing Business Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
23
2020
New York State Releases First Guidance on New Paid Sick Leave Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
26
2020
Employees Cannot Obtain “Double Recovery” of Unpaid Wages and Premiums for Non-Compliant Rest Breaks Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
14
2024
The Department of Labor Issues New Final Rule for Independent Contractor Classification Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
12
2013
California Targeted Employment Areas (TEA) Designations – Shift in Policy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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