Labor & Employment

The National Law Review provides readers with news coverage and issues, involving working and labor and employment law in the United States, and how it affects employers, employees, major corporations and executives throughout the country.  Current trends like whistleblower protection and employees' rights concerning disclosure of information about their corporate employer or government employer if the employer is engaged in illegal activities and protection for employees concerning retaliation due to whistleblower complaints.

The National Law Review offers in-depth analysis of some of the major federal agencies/governing bodies that impact employer/employee relationships.  Analysis of the make-up of the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) as well as analysis of the major decisions coming from that board are covered by the legal experts at the National Law Review.  Additionally, news and guidance, as well as staffing changes at the Department of Labor are also covered and analyzed, with legal experts providing insight into what has happened, and what might happen as a result.  Updates from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and their interpretations and guidelines on specific regulations related to worker safety, like the Silica standard, are also covered by NLR. 

Changes in employment law based on state developments, and issues that impact employer procedures in hiring and interviewing hiring, such as how ban the box legislation impacts hiring as well prohibitions against asking about previous salary levels, and employer reviews sites like Glassdoor are covered by the National Law Review.  As states and cities pass and amend employment-related legislation, the National Law Review carefully analyzes the implications of these changes to provide background information for companies seeking to stay compliant.

Some of the subjects covered on the site include employment and compensation agreements, employment violations in the workplace, non compete and arbitration agreements, the #MeToo Movement and sexual harassment, sex-discrimination cases, employee handbooks and policies, wellness programs, and how to properly train employees, especially given the number of employment-related lawsuits and EEOC enforcement actions. are addressed by the National Law Review

Readers can also learn about employment agreements in areas including the use of personal email accounts, electronic devices, and email/internet policies in the workplace. With data and security being a hot-topic in recent months, the National Law Review has the latest details about data protection policies, encryption, and data security and employee privacy rights within organizations. Topics like pay equity/gender pay gap issues, affirmative action disputes, civil rights actions, business immigration laws, disability accommodations, ERISA policies, unfair competition, workplace privacy, whistleblower lawsuits, wrongful termination, and trade secrets, are all cases and stories visitors will find on the National Law Review website.

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Mar
25
2020
To Opt-Out Or Not To Opt-Out: Health Care Providers May Face Difficult Choice Under Emergency Coronavirus Paid FMLA and Paid Sick Leave Provisions Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
20
2012
Reminder: EEO-1 Report Filing Deadline Is Fast Approaching Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
4
2012
Employer Accountable for Impersonation Scheme by Hired Investigator: Illinois Supreme Court Weighs In Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
23
2020
Legal Considerations for Reopening Business in the Time of Coronavirus Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
2
2017
Employee’s Failure to Immediately Report Incident Defeats Retaliation Claim Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
4
2016
Unlimited Vacation Time Policies: Employer’s/Employee’s Paradise, or Minefield for Unwary? Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
5
2009
Supreme Court Decision Impacts Federal Age Discrimination Claims Clark & Trevithick
Jul
31
2009
Layoffs: Intended and Unintended Consequences to an Employer Clark & Trevithick
Jul
7
2009
Card Check Fairfield and Woods P.C.
Jul
7
2009
Labor Executive Order Fairfield and Woods P.C.
Jul
7
2009
New Law Gives Employees More Time to File Wage Discrimination Claims Fairfield and Woods P.C.
Jul
20
2009
Whistleblower Protections in ARRA Fairfield and Woods P.C.
Jul
24
2009
Colorado Employee Fired for Protesting Lack of Breaks May Sue for Wrongful Discharge - Sometimes! Fairfield and Woods P.C.
Jul
24
2009
Preventing Sexual Harassment Liability Fairfield and Woods P.C.
Jul
24
2009
Settlement or Release of FMLA Claims may require DOL or Court Approval Fairfield and Woods P.C.
Apr
12
2017
New York City Council Approves Salary History Inquiry Ban Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
17
2015
Employers Are Not Required to Relieve Employees of All Duty During Rest Breaks Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
28
2018
Is Your Online Job Application Accessible To The Visually Impaired? The Newest Website Accessibility Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
4
2017
House Passes “The Working Families Flexibility Act” Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
8
2021
What Employers Need to Know About New Non-Compete Legislation in Illinois Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
1
2019
One Year Reprieve: California Delays Employer Sexual Harassment Training Requirements to 2021 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
29
2013
Non-Protestable Task Order Procurement Decision Shuts Out Incumbent Contractor Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
6
2022
E-Commerce Development Boom or Bust? Potential Setbacks for Warehouse Development in Inland Empire on Hold for Now Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
26
2020
What Does the Supreme Court DACA Decision Mean for DACA Employers and Employees? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
15
2022
Union Election Petitions on the Rise, Total Number of FY21 Petitions Eclipses in First Three Quarters of FY22 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
27
2022
Are You Sitting Down for This? California Court of Appeal Provides Further Guidance on Suitable Seating Claims 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
Aug
8
2022
Expanded Limitations Period and Individual Liability for Employers Facing Labor Commissioner Hearings Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
5
2010
Unpaid Internships: Do They Violate the FLSA? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
23
2020
NLRA “Advice” All Employers Should Consider in a COVID World Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
5
2020
California Department of Public Health Issues COVID-19 “Employer Playbook” Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
30
2011
NFL Fans - Are You Ready for Some... Antitrust Litigation? Players Sue, Claiming Lockout is a Group Boycott Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
23
2011
From Attestation Reviews To Examinations: The GSA OIG Expands The Scope Of Its Pre-Award Audits Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
16
2015
The NLRB’s Changes to Representation Case Procedures 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
 

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