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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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Jul
20
2016
Classic Conundrum: Protecting Employees from Themselves Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
19
2018
Don’t Forget: New Procedures for Illinois Charges of Discrimination Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
25
2016
First Minneapolis, Now St.Paul - Another Earned Sick and Safe Time Mandate Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
18
2017
NLRB’s Controversial Joint-Employer Standard in House Appropriations Committee’s Crosshairs Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
17
2011
NLRB Finds Benefits Comparison by Employer Prior to Decertification Election Violates NLRA Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
10
2014
Yet Another Blow to Employers' Social Media Policies - Company Rescinds Nation-wide Policy Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
17
2020
New Joint Employment Rule: DOL Clarifies Standard For Liability Under the FLSA Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
6
2020
Is Staying Neutral During a Union Campaign Unlawful? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
16
2014
Minnesota Increases Minimum Wage Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
31
2017
Survey Says: Almost All Employers Use Background Checks (and Other Notes on Pre-Employment Testing) Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
17
2014
NLRB Dr. Horton Rehearing Denied--National Labor Relations Board Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
20
2011
D.C. Circuit Upholds Rule Change by National Mediation Board Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
23
2011
Ninth Circuit Remands Board Decision Regarding Employee's Profanity-Laced Tirade Against Owner Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
6
2014
Jesuit University Lacks “Substantial Religious Character" Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
27
2022
Bring It On, 2023! California Employment Laws Employers Should Be Aware Of Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
9
2014
TIMBER! National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Cuts Down Another Employer Policy (This Time it is Off-Duty Access) Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
4
2012
AFL-CIO: Union Members Will Not Disrupt Super Bowl Festivities Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
22
2017
NBA Team’s Electronic Display Operators are Employees, Not Independent Contractors, Says NLRB Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
20
2012
Any hope for right-to-work in Michigan? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
6
2023
Federal Trade Commission Proposes Rule To Ban Non-Compete Agreements For Employees Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
23
2024
NLRB Rules Employee's Display of 'BLM' Insignia Protected by National Labor Relations Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
6
2012
L-1 Full Visa Validity Period Change Announced by the U.S. Department of State- Immigration Law Alert Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
10
2023
Labor Law Recap: 2022 Was The ‘Year of the Strike’ Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
2
2015
Employers Beware: DOL Wants to Dramatically Increase Overhead Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
14
2012
Operating Engineers Local 150 Lay Out Their Legal Arguments Against Indiana's Right to Work Law in Court Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
3
2014
Pregnancy Accommodations Could Soon be Required in Illinois Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
18
2012
Don't Blink: D.C. Circuit Enjoins Enforcement of NLRB Notice Posting Rule Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
4
2020
Coronavirus And COVID-19 Updates For Employers Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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