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
21
2015
Worker Misclassification Risk in California? Top 10 Questions to Ask about Your Independent Contractors Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
3
2017
Philadelphia Mayor Signs into Law Legislation to Ban Inquiries into Wage History – Update Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
16
2018
Vote On Scott Mugno to lead OSHA Delayed Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
10
2021
As States Reopen Employers Face Hard Choices on How to Manage Workplace Safety Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
3
2014
City of Rochester, NY, Passes ‘Ban the Box’ Law Prohibiting Employers from Inquiring into Applicants’ Criminal Backgrounds Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
30
2019
California Rules on Meal, Rest Breaks Preempted by Decision of Federal Trucking Regulator, Court Holds Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
11
2021
Understanding CFRA: Who Is Eligible for CFRA Leave Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
17
2022
DLSE Publishes Model Notice for 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
28
2015
Fainting is Recordable Even If Caused by Non-Recordable Event Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
22
2018
Management-Side Attorney John Ring Selected for Seat on Labor Board Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
4
2019
EEOC Provides Update on EEO-1 Pay Data Reporting Portal and Helpdesk Development Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
12
2021
The American Rescue Plan Extends FFCRA Tax Credit, But Not the Mandate Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
12
2014
California Healthcare Provider Defeats Data Breach Class Action on Definition of Medical Information Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
23
2018
Beyond the Weinstein Effect: It’s More Than Just Training Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
24
2022
Preliminary Motion Seeking to Invalidate DOL’s Dual Jobs Final Rule Fails Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
25
2018
Data Privacy Day: Top 10 for 2018 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
7
2019
Virginia Attempts, Maryland Succeeds, in Limiting Non-Competes For Low-Wage Employees Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
18
2014
Citing Lack of Justification, Administrative Law Judge Cuts Big Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Fine Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
19
2014
Protected Speech Does Not Include Extortion, California Appellate Court Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
16
2017
R. Alexander Acosta Picked to Head Department of Labor Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
14
2019
Jackpot! New Nevada Laws Provide Additional Benefits for Employees Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
14
2015
When Will DOL Issue Final Regulations Increasing Salary Basis Threshold? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
17
2019
EEOC On Schedule to Open Component 2 Reporting July 15, 2019 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
25
2014
California Supreme Court Okays Class Action Waivers and Overrules Gentry v. Superior Court, but Bans Waivers of Representative Actions Under the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
15
2015
Obergefell Effect: Applying SCOTUS Decision to Qualified Retirement and Health and Welfare Plans Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
21
2017
New York State Regulations Governing Payroll Debit Cards (Scheduled to Become Effective March 7) Held Invalid and Revoked Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
10
2022
O-1 and EB-1 Visa Adjudication Following USCIS Change Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
26
2014
House Speaker John Boehner to Sue President Obama Over Recent Executive Orders Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
17
2015
Four Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreement Issues to Watch in 2016 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
18
2015
Georgia Minimum Wage Law Applies to Employees Exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act, State High Court Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
1
2014
USA Soccer Team Players Monitored by GPS to Reduce Injury and Improve Productivity…a Tool for the Workplace? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
18
2023
City of Los Angeles Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
1
2017
Trump Administration Immigration Actions’ Disproportionate Impact on Certain Industries Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
19
2023
NCAA Introduces New Guidelines for Sports Wagering Violations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
7
2014
Fifth Circuit Finds Franchisor Was Not Employer Under Economic Realities Test Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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