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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
3
2017
Lynch v. The City Of New York: Court Decertifies FLSA Collective Alleging Claims for Unpaid Overtime Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
14
2021
U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes New Rule Setting Forth Test to Assess Employment Versus Contractor Status; But Will It Survive Under the Biden Administration? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
23
2023
NLRB General Counsel Releases Memo Concerning Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Clauses in Severance Agreements Post-McLaren Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
29
2024
NYC Permits Private Right of Action for Earned Safe and Sick Time Violations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
19
2021
The Ninth Circuit Puts the Brakes on Truckers’ California Meal and Rest Break Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
22
2019
NLRB’s Division of Advice Gives “Advice” As to the Application of Boeing — When a Work Rule/Employment Agreement is Facially Valid Under the NLRA in Union and Union Free Workplaces Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
6
2023
Fording Viking River, Another California Court of Appeal Holds That PAGA Plaintiffs Maintain Standing to Pursue “Representative” Claims Even if Compelled to Arbitrate “Individual” Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
22
2016
New York State Department of Labor Proposes Increases to Overtime Exempt Salary Threshold Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
13
2024
NLRB Finds GW Hospital Failed to Bargain in Good Faith in Reversal of Vacated Decision Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
2
2019
Healthcare Executives and Physician Leaders Discuss Latest Trends and Challenges in Delivering High-Quality Patient Care at AMGA’s 2019 Annual Conference Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
3
2022
FTC Reviews Non-Compete Agreements: An Update On The Future Of Restrictive Covenants Following The Biden Administration’s Proposed Curtailment and Safeguarding of Proprietary Information Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
4
2021
Coast Guard Implementing Public Health Measures and CDC Guidelines Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
24
2019
NYC Bans Discrimination Based on Sexual and Reproductive Health Decisions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
19
2017
The End of Union-Dictated Micro-Units: NLRB Overturns Specialty Healthcare Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
20
2022
NLRB Rings in the New Year by Inviting Briefing on Multiple, Far-Reaching Standards Impacting Employers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
25
2022
Silver Lining in New York City? New Requirements For Using A.I. in Employment Decisions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
23
2016
California Employers – New Year, New Rules in 2017 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
25
2023
ICE Announces July and August Deadlines for Employers: Preparing for the DHS Planned Sunset of the COVID Pandemic Remote I-9 Verification Accommodations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
27
2022
CFPB Addresses “Confusion” Over Earned Wage Access Program Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
3
2014
Six Considerations For Employers Faced With The Ebola Virus Or Other Infectious Diseases Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
7
2014
Two New Minimum Wage Increases Pass In Northern California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
24
2020
Why, How and When Katz May “Trump” an Expired CBA When It Comes to Making Unilateral Changes — The Relationship Between MV Transportation and Raytheon Network Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
12
2013
America's Most Complicated Form is Updated Re: Employment Eligibility Verification Form Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
29
2023
Let’s Go Swimming: Small Disadvantaged Business Growth Targeted by SBA and GSA 8(a) MAS Pool Initiative Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
30
2020
New York Workers’ Compensation Law: Is COVID-19 Compensable? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
9
2017
Continued Uncertainty of Paid Sick Leave Laws Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
26
2019
July 1, 2019 Minimum Wage Increases in California Counties and Municipalities Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
12
2023
What Does Affirmative Action’s Death Knell Mean for Employers? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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