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.

For hourly updates on the latest news about Labor & Employment law, regulations, and legislation, be sure to follow our Employment Twitter feed, and sign up here for our daily complimentary e-news bulletins.

Custom text Title Organization Sort descending
Sep
26
2014
San Diego Enacts Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
17
2019
Plaintiff With PTSD Not Disabled Under The ADA, Sixth Circuit Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
14
2017
It’s Time to be Thinking about your 2018 EEO-1 Reports Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
8
2021
Massachusetts Increases Capacity Limits from 25% to 40% for Many Businesses Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
16
2015
Eleventh Circuit Adopts Second Circuit’s “Primary Beneficiary” Test to Determine Compensability of Internships Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
15
2017
Tips For Conducting Year-End Performance Evaluations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
18
2015
Sales May Sizzle, But Keep Employees Cool re: Hot Working Conditions Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
6
2020
Oregon Temporarily Lifts Weekly Work Hour Limits for Certain Manufacturers for COVID-19 Crisis Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
11
2021
New Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Software Launched By EEOC Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
14
2022
$7.5 Million Jury Verdict for Employer in Unfair Competition and Restrictive Covenant Case Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
2
2014
EEOC Challenges the Design of Another Employer’s Wellness Program under the ADA Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
13
2016
Seventh Circuit Confirms Student-Athletes Not Entitled to Minimum Wage under FLSA Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
19
2017
Hearst Interns Were “Primary Beneficiaries” of Program and Not Employees, Second Circuit Affirms Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
1
2019
Connecticut Issues Guidance on Pregnancy Accommodation Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
9
2020
UK and US Issue Joint Cybersecurity Alert Concerning Explosion of COVID-19 Phishing Attacks Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
25
2022
Employment-Based Preference Visa: Transfer Underlying Basis for Pending Green Card Application Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
16
2014
Catch-22 for Employers: California Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Driver’s License Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
2
2018
OSHA Penalties Up To Adjust for Inflation Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
10
2019
OFCCP Provides Resources for Compliance Checks Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
22
2014
(Another) Cable Provider Not Joint Employer of Installers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
28
2016
Employees on Rest Breaks Must Be Off Duty, California Supreme Court Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
13
2019
The IRS Reopens the Determination Letter Program for Merged Plans and Cash Balance Plans Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
25
2021
Biden Revokes Immigrant Visa Ban Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
27
2022
California Supreme Court Resolves Confusion Regarding the Burden Shifting Standard for Whistleblower Retaliation Claims Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
27
2014
Managing Ebola Concerns in the Workplace [PODCAST] Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
19
2015
California Expands Fair Pay Act Protections Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
16
2019
What Processing Delays in Immigration Cases Mean Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
30
2014
EEOC Files Third Lawsuit Challenging Employer Wellness Plan Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
21
2019
Labor Board General Counsel’s Review of Employer Work Rules a Mixed Bag Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
4
2021
Patchwork of Pay Transparency Laws Continues to Evolve Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
3
2022
Expedited Renewal Processing for Foreign Nationals in Healthcare Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
17
2020
Governor Newsom Announces Initiatives Supporting California Workers Affected by COVID-19 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
8
2021
USCIS Offers Flexibility for OPT Applications Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
28
2019
Texas Paid Sick Leave: Dallas and San Antonio Employers Should be Prepared for Paid Sick Leave Laws by August 1 Absent Prompt Legislative or Court Intervention Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
29
2015
Colorado Labor Division Guidance Clarifies Forfeiture of Vacation Pay Sometimes Permissible Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

NLR Logo

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up to receive our free e-Newsbulletins

 

Sign Up for e-NewsBulletins