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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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6
2021
No More Private Confidential Settlements of New York Division of Human Rights Complaints Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
6
2021
2021 California Legislative Update: California’s New Employment Laws Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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6
2021
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6
2021
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6
2021
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6
2021
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6
2021
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6
2021
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6
2021
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6
2021
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6
2021
California Issues More Expansive Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
5
2021
New York HERO Act COVID-19 Designation Extended Through October 31, 2021 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
5
2021
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5
2021
NY Hero Act Update: Activated Plans Must Remain in Place until October 31, 2021 Mintz
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5
2021
Employer Vaccine Surcharges—Yes, You Can! Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
5
2021
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5
2021
Can You Stop Your Employees From Talking To The Press? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
5
2021
D.C. Paid Leave Program Amended to Expand Benefits Proskauer Rose LLP
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5
2021
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5
2021
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Oct
5
2021
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5
2021
US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of September 27, 2021 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
4
2021
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Oct
4
2021
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Oct
4
2021
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4
2021
Ohio’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase in 2022 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
4
2021
DHS Extends and Updates I-9 Temporary Flexibility Procedures as Covid-19 Pandemic Lingers Foley & Lardner LLP
Oct
4
2021
Review Commission Overcomes Outdated Elements-of-Violation Mantra to Find No Employer Knowledge of Violative Condition Resulting From Unforeseen Employee Action Keller and Heckman LLP
Oct
4
2021
New California Law Imposes Harsh Penalties for Employers Committing Intentional Wage Theft Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
4
2021
New York HERO Act Alert: New York Department of Labor Updates Its Information Sheet Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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4
2021
California Becomes First State to Ban Piece Rate Pay for Garment Workers Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
4
2021
Ontario Superior Court of Justice Refuses to Apply Waksdale for Negotiated Employment Agreement Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
3
2021
Oregon Employment Law, Episode 1: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates—What Oregon Employers Need to Know [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
2
2021
Class Action Trends Report, Fall 2021: "COVID-19-Related Class Actions: Where Are They Now?" Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
2
2021
Class Action Trends Report, Fall 2021: The Great Vaccination Dilemma Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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