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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Nov
23
2022
Who Is a “Designated Person”? Changes to California’s Medical Leave Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
10
2020
Reminder to Perform Annual ISO/ESPP Reporting in January 2020 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
17
2016
Massachusetts – The Latest Jurisdiction to Update Its Pay Equity Laws Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
12
2015
NYC Council Votes to Sharply Restrict Employer Use of Criminal Background Checks Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
29
2017
Court Of Appeal Holds That Claims To Recover Wages Under Labor Code Section 558 Brought Through The Private Attorneys General Act May Be Arbitrated Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
20
2021
Illinois Appellate Court Affirms 5-Year Statute of Limitations Period for Certain BIPA Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
19
2022
New Year, New Rules for Employers Doing Business in New Jersey in 2023 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
22
2022
Governor Hochul Signs New York Pay Transparency Bill Into Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
6
2017
Court Grants Motion for Conditional Certification Of An FLSA Collective Based Upon Single Affidavit That Was Contradicted By Deposition Testimony Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
4
2021
New California Law Imposes Harsh Penalties for Employers Committing Intentional Wage Theft Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
7
2015
60-Day Public Comment Period Commences On Proposed FLSA Overtime Exemption Rule Changes Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
13
2023
Reminder to Perform Annual ISO/ESPP Reporting in January 2023 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
20
2023
SCOTUS Hears Oral Argument on Whether NLRA Preempts State Court Lawsuits Against Unions for Property Damage Caused During Labor Disputes Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
2
2023
Once, Twice, Gone: After Two Ballot Initiatives, D.C.’s Minimum Wage Tip Credit Set to Be Phased Out Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
13
2019
Transgender Discrimination Outlawed in New York Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
9
2020
Coronavirus and its Implications for Government Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
24
2024
FTC Votes to Ban Noncompete Agreements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
23
2021
Challenged – OSHA’s Rule Mandating COVID Vaccinations or Weekly Testing for Employers Halted Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
23
2020
Connecticut Tells Employers to “Stay Safe, Stay At Home” Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
25
2020
COVID-19 and Trade Secrets: Is Your Business Prepared to Protect its Trade Secrets While Your Employees Work From Home? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
29
2023
UPDATED: The City of Los Angeles’ Fair Work Week Ordinance Will Take Effect April 1, 2023 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
Apr
17
2019
New York City Council Passes Legislation Banning Marijuana Testing of Job Applicants Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
20
2016
Los Angeles Enacts “Fair Chance” Ordinance Prohibiting Criminal History Inquiries Prior To Conditional Offers Of Employment Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
11
2022
Tri-Agencies Release Guidance on Coverage of OTC COVID-19 Tests Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
1
2020
The San Francisco Bay Area Issues Strengthened COVID-19 Shelter In Place Orders That Have a Significant Impact on Employers and Operations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
6
2017
New Year, New Rules for Employers Doing Business in New Jersey in 2017 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2020
Refresher: How to Comply With U.S. Export Controls and Anti-Discrimination Laws When Recruiting and Hiring Foreign Nationals Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
12
2018
Reminder to Perform Annual ISO/ESPP Reporting in January 2018 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
24
2013
Payment Required: New York Court Finds No Violation Of New York Labor Law Section 193 Where Unpaid Interns Did Not Receive Wages From Employer Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
10
2020
Unemployment Insurance Benefits: A COVID-19 Update for California Employers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
1
2013
Employers Beware-Newly Issued Judicial Interpretation Resolves Ambiguity Under The Criminal Law For Failure To Pay Wages Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
31
2019
Mandatory Backpay in ADEA Claims: What Will SCOTUS Decide? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
1
2021
COVID-19 Enforcement Trends in 2020 and Their Implications for 2021 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
13
2023
July 1, 2023 Minimum Wage Increases in California Counties and Municipalities Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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