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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Sep
18
2020
Top Five Labor Law Developments for August 2020 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
24
2017
New York Appeals Court Rejects Enforceability of Class Action Waivers – But Is This Ruling Short-Lived? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
24
2019
Building and Construction Industry Exemption from Withdrawal Liability Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
21
2020
Election Day is Fast Approaching – Have You Prepared? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
2
2018
California Expands Upon Lactation Accommodation Requirements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
30
2019
10 Steps for Tackling Data Privacy and Security Laws in 2020 for In-House Counsel and HR Pros Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
22
2020
Workplace Safety, Hazard Prevention, and Premium Pay During COVID-19 Pandemic Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
24
2021
Emerging Manufacturing Technologies Drive Employers to Reform Talent, Organizational Policies Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
25
2016
NLRB Says Union Giveaway Not Grounds for Setting Aside Election Victory: Ham-Handed Tactic? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
31
2019
The SECURE Act, at Last Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
7
2018
EEOC Reports Increase in Sexual Harassment Claims Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
2
2020
Company Challenges USCIS Authority to Approve H-1B Visas for Less Than Period Requested Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
17
2022
Employers Should Note Post-Midterms State Law Changes Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
1
2021
ICE: I-9 Flexibility to Continue Through 2021 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
22
2022
OFCCP Notifying Non-Objecting Contractors of Intent to Disclose EEO-1 Data Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
7
2020
Brief Reprieve for Truck Drivers from Assembly Bill 5 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
19
2018
No Adverse Employment Action, No Failure-to-Accommodate Claim, Tenth Circuit Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
29
2020
Connecticut Department of Labor Issues Final Regulations on State’s New Tip Credit Statute Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
5
2014
When It Comes to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation, Beware the “Barnett Slide” Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
30
2022
President Biden Calls on Congress to Avoid Mass Railroad Strike Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
2
2020
Colorado Department of Labor Releases Proposed Rules Implementing Fair Pay for Fair Work Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
9
2014
MSHA’s (Mine Safety and Health Administration) Final Dust Rule Draws Industry Ire Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
4
2015
Revisions to OSHA Whistleblower Manual a Mixed Bag for Employers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
29
2018
Pay Equity for All: UK’s Equal Pay Advice Service Provides Free Legal Advice Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
15
2017
OSHA Launches Injury Tracking Application Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
13
2021
Manufacturers Can Leverage Immigration to Fill Labor Gaps, Address Prevailing Skills Shortage Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
16
2017
Federal Court Dismisses Employer’s Claims For Indemnification and Contribution Against Drug Testing Vendor After False Positive Drug Test Result Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
16
2021
Federal Arbitration Act Partial Bar on California’s Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Contracts, Court Holds Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
10
2015
Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law Update: Safe Harbor Clarified, Form Notice Available Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
17
2016
Mine Safety and Health Administration Issues Safety Alert for Drill Operators Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
22
2014
Proposed Amendment to California’s Government Code Addresses Workplace Bullying; Would Require New Training on Abusive Conduct Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
19
2016
Sometimes a Complaint is Just a Complaint: Eighth Circuit Applies Reasonableness Standard to Reject Employee’s SOX Retaliation Claim Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
24
2017
Labor Law Lessons from Our Favorite Films: Dirty Dancing (Weingarten Rights – Nobody Puts Weingarten In The Corner) Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
28
2014
Baltimore, MD Joins “Ban The Box” Movement Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
16
2020
EEOC Revises Language in Dismissal Letters to Note Dismissal Is Not Merits Determination Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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