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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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Oct
23
2020
New York State Releases First Guidance on New Paid Sick Leave Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
14
2020
The Heart of Employee Rights Under CCPA: Attorney General Modifies Guidance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
16
2013
Mexican Federal Labor Law Reform: What Companies Doing Business in Mexico Need to Know Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
9
2020
New Jersey Governor Murphy Orders New COVID-19 Workplace Protocols Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
12
2020
Trump Administration Finalizes The Transparency in Coverage Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
19
2024
Supreme Court Eases Burden for Title VII Plaintiffs Challenging Transfer Decisions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
1
2017
All Single User Restrooms In California Must Now Welcome All Genders Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
23
2015
Appellate Division Panel Issues Ruling Broadly Interpreting New York State Human Rights Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
27
2013
U.S. Supreme Court Requires Litigants To Prove "But-For Causation" In Workplace Retaliation Lawsuits Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
8
2021
California Legislature and Governor Approves New PAGA Carve-Out Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
12
2020
Turn on the Camera Part Two: Are You Prepared to Handle a Breach Remotely and Do You Know Your Legal Security Obligations? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
22
2023
Time to Update Your Policies: Illinois Passes Sweeping Paid Leave Legislation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
18
2015
Get Ready! DC’s Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Currently Expected To Take Effect On March 3, 2015 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
10
2018
Ninth Circuit Holds Prior Salary Cannot Justify Wage Differences Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
13
2018
New York City Council Enacts Package of Bills to Combat Sexual Harassment Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
23
2020
Share The Tip Jar: Department of Labor Finalizes Rule Opening Tip Pooling To Back-of-the-House Workers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
12
2019
Three Major Workplace Bills to Land on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Desk Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
9
2021
The Department of Fair Employment and Housing Ramps Up Enforcement of California’s “Ban-the-Box” Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
1
2018
The Dynamex Decision: The California Supreme Court Restricts Use of Independent Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
20
2019
Employee Privacy by Design: Guidance for Employers Beginning to Comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
8
2021
Battle Over Rideshare Worker Classification Continues: New York Supreme Court Holds Uber Drivers Are Employees, Entitled to Unemployment Insurance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
5
2023
New York State Catches up to New York City, Expanding Accommodations for Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
18
2018
White House Eliminates Top Cybersecurity Position Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
14
2019
Big Bang! California Expands Employee Privacy Rights & Insights from the Office of Attorney General Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
2
2013
Update: New York Department of Labor Issues Final Wage Deduction Regulations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
2
2023
Federal Regulators Remain Focused on AI-based Discrimination Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
4
2023
NLRB General Counsel Issues Memo Updating Prosecutorial Priorities Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
23
2010
New NLRA Posting Requirements 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
24
2022
New York City Employers Must Include Salary Ranges in Job Postings Beginning May 15, 2022 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
9
2010
Why Every Business Should Have A Social Media Policy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
7
2010
Wall Street Reform Legislation Creates New Diversity Requirements for Government Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
10
2020
California Counties Mandate Face Coverings & Stricter Requirements for Businesses Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
9
2011
New Year, New Posters, New Laws: Labor & Employment Law Updates Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
10
2023
Back to Normal, Almost – NLRB General Counsel Issues Updated Guidance on Suggested Manual Election Protocols and Push for Manual Elections by the NLRB Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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