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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.

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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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Dec
21
2017
NLRB Asks Ninth Circuit to Uphold Purple Communications Decision Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
3
2012
Southern District of Indiana Limits Scope of Discovery Sought From Former Employers for Whom Plaintiff May Obtain Re-Employment Pursuant to Union Working Agreement Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
7
2022
Future of OSHA Vaccine-or-Test Mandate Looks Tenuous as Supreme Court Weighs In Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
5
2012
Census Bureau Release Workforce EEO Numbers Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
12
2012
Right to Work Passes, Signed by Michigan Governor Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
15
2016
Weekly Summary of NLRB Decisions for Week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
21
2012
Employees’ Requested Religious Accommodations Must Be Reasonable Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
3
2018
Has Your Company Had an NLRB Charge Filed Against It Recently? If So, Here Are Two BIG Developments You Need to Know Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
8
2023
Decaffeinated: Starbucks' Buffalo Baristas Seek Potential Ouster of Union Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
14
2014
UAW (United Automobile Workers) Charged with Coercion In Refusing To Allow Member To Resign Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
20
2016
EEOC Offers Compliance Tips for Small Businesses Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
17
2021
Legal Pitfalls and Precautions When Returning to In-Person Events in COVID-19 Era Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
19
2018
The Death of PAGA Claims at the Hand of Individual Settlements Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
9
2017
OSHA Issues Enforcement Guidance on Controversial Non-Discrimination Provisions Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
9
2020
How to Respond to Union Information Requests Regarding COVID-19 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
12
2017
Hospital Santa Rosa Inc. a/k/a Clinica Santa Rosa: Summary of NLRB Decisions for Week of Jan. 3-6 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
18
2014
President Swaps Out Choice for NLRB Seat Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
14
2020
Illinois Makes Workers Compensation More Accessible for COVID-19 First Responders and Front Line Workers Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
5
2018
On the Hook: NLRB Forces Hotel to Pay Union’s Attorney’s Fees Related to Boycott Spat Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
26
2014
Can You Be For Fired For Doing "The Chicken Dance" at Work Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
3
2013
Seventh Circuit Finds Menial Tasks, Isolation, and Allegations of Violation Provide Pipeline to Jury Trial Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
21
2020
Union Elections and Employer Considerations During Social Distancing Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
20
2018
Scrutinized: Congressional Members Questioning Agenda of New NLRB GC Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
18
2013
Senate Immigration Bill To Impact Business, Technology and Defense Sectors Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
10
2019
Recent DOL Guidance Not Entitled to Deference Post-Kisor Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
4
2022
Department of Homeland Security Announces Temporary Protection Status for Ukraine Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
19
2014
Retailers, Janitorial Firms and Security Services Need To Learn About San Francisco’s New “Retail Workers’ Bill Of Rights” Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
9
2015
EMPLOYERS: The #ElderlyChristmasSongs Hashtag Is Trending On Twitter Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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