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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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Nov
13
2023
Time to Prepare for the New Year: Illinois’ Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Law Goes into Effect in 2024 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
16
2023
Who’s a Joint Employer Now? New NLRB Rule Drastically Expands Joint Employer Definition Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
13
2019
Stop the Camera! New Limits on Facial Recognition Technology for Interviews Take Effect in Illinois on January 1, 2020 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
3
2013
New York Teams-up with the U.S. Department of Labor to Crack Down on Independent Contractor Misclassification Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
24
2010
Department of Labor Extends Family Medical Leave Act Coverage to Same-Sex, Non-Traditional Parents Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
11
2020
U.S. Supreme Court Backs Broad Interpretation of the “Ministerial Exception,” Shielding Religious Employers From Employment Discrimination Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
9
2010
Updates to Workers' Compensation Posting Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
5
2010
Unpaid Internships: Do They Violate the FLSA? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
1
2018
New NYC Law Requires Employers to Engage in “Cooperative Dialogue” for Workplace Accommodations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
28
2010
Time Running Out to Obtain Maximum Relief for Correcting 409A Document Failures under IRS Notice 2010-6 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
10
2011
The New York State Department Of Labor Issues Guidelines, Instructions, FAQ's and Model Notices For the Wage Theft Prevention Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
13
2011
Federal Judge Upholds DOJ's Expansive Application Of FCPA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
30
2022
Mergers & Acquisitions Insights: Perspectives from the Boardroom and C-Suite Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
7
2022
California Expands Employees’ Right to Off-Duty Cannabis Use Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
18
2011
10 Social Media Must Haves For Your Corporate Compliance And Ethics Program Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
9
2014
Newark Becomes Second City in New Jersey to Require Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
22
2018
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Issues Proposed Regulations For the New Jersey Sick Leave Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
2
2020
Export Control HR Pitfalls To Avoid When Hiring Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
26
2018
California Court of Appeal Affirms That Dynamex’s ABC Independent Contract Test Is Limited To Claims Arising Under Wage Orders Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
24
2016
Legacy and Grandfathered Agreements are Not Subject to Disclosure Requirements Under the Department of Labor’s New “Persuader” Regulations and Interpretation of the “Advice” Exemption Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
26
2014
Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Protections Cover Employees of a Public Company’s Private Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
3
2021
CFPB Issues Proposed Rule Under Section 1071 of Dodd-Frank to Collect Small Business Lending Data Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
22
2011
In Ninth Circuit, Whistleblowers Not Exempt From Confidentiality Agreements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
19
2016
New California PAGA Amendments Fail to Substantively Address Employers’ Concerns Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
29
2020
Women-Owned Small Business Self-Certification Ends October 15, 2020 When SBA Begins Requiring Formal Government-Issued Or Third-Party Certifications for Awards Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
14
2021
Manageability – a New Weapon to Stave Off Unmanageable PAGA Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
12
2022
The City of Los Angeles’ Fair Work Week Ordinance Requires Predictable Scheduling Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
12
2024
New York County Commercial Division Decision Highlights the Hurdles Defendants Face in Asserting Fraudulent Inducement Defense to Breach of Contract Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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