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
Jan
22
2015
New Jersey Supreme Court Clarifies Independent Contractor Standard under State Wage Laws Proskauer Rose LLP
May
12
2020
New York City Department of Health Issues Standing Isolation Order for Purposes of New York State Emergency Sick Leave Law Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
19
2019
4th Circuit Vacates ARB SOX Whistleblower Decision for Lack of Protected Activity Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
26
2015
Fourth Circuit Potentially Expands Scope of False Claims Act Liability Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
4
2023
Total Security Recall: Recent Decision May Lead to Reinstatement of Bargaining Requirement for Discipline Pre-CBA Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
22
2021
Pinterest Diversity Suits Multiply Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
22
2017
Supreme Court Holds that Lafe Solomon Improperly Served as NLRB General Counsel Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
26
2019
New Jersey Becomes the Latest Jurisdiction to Enact Ban on Salary History Inquiries Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
4
2022
Ninth Circuit Defers to Plan Design and Administrative Discretion on Bounds of Mental Health Coverage Proskauer Rose LLP
May
18
2020
CalChamber Releases its Annual List of “Job Killer” Bills Proposed by the California Legislature Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
27
2021
Biden Administration Announces White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment Proskauer Rose LLP
May
20
2020
Employer Did Not Violate FCRA By Providing Disclosure Along With Other Materials Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
6
2019
Eastern District of Pennsylvania Grants Summary Judgment on SOX Claim Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
4
2016
EEOC Proposes Expansive Enforcement Guidance for Retaliation Claims Proskauer Rose LLP
May
5
2021
Ninth Circuit Overturns Board Decision Finding Unlawful Secondary Picketing, Citing Insufficient Evidence of an Intent to Coerce a Neutral Employer Proskauer Rose LLP
May
8
2021
NLRB: Employer’s “Hard-Bargaining” Proposals—By Themselves—Did Not Violate Duty to Bargain in Good Faith Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
30
2023
Fifth Circuit Expands Universe of Title VII Actionable Adverse Employment Actions Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
27
2022
Supreme Court Limits Federal Court Jurisdiction to Vacate or Confirm Arbitration Awards Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
5
2023
DOL Proposes Updated Overtime Exemptions Rule, Raising Minimum Salary to $55,086 Proskauer Rose LLP
May
3
2022
Reminder: EEO-1 Filing Deadline Is Fast Approaching With (Sort Of) No Extensions Coming Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
9
2018
Second Circuit Prohibits “Double Recovery” of Liquidated Damages Under FLSA and New York Labor Law Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
30
2019
New York State Expanded Protections Against Workplace Harassment [Podcast] Proskauer Rose LLP
May
18
2022
Cross-Border Asset Deals [PODCAST] Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
18
2018
Ninth Circuit Changes Federal Pay Equity Rules Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
11
2019
Ireland Supreme Court Analyzes Disability Accommodation Requirements Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
10
2016
Termination for Offensive Social Media Posts May Be “Reasonable Response” in UK Proskauer Rose LLP
Jun
13
2020
EEOC and OSHA Issue New COVID-19 Guidance Proskauer Rose LLP
Jun
6
2022
New York State Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Wage Ranges in Job Postings Proskauer Rose LLP
May
16
2017
Signs Point To Change In Government’s Position On New (But Currently Enjoined) Persuader Rule Proskauer Rose LLP
Jun
14
2022
Washington, D.C. Bill Would Limit Employers’ Ability to Discipline Based on Marijuana Testing Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
20
2023
Are Eminem and Too $hort Too Offensive for the Workplace? Proskauer Rose LLP
May
11
2018
Mayor de Blasio Signs Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act Into Law Proskauer Rose LLP
May
14
2018
New Jersey Enacts Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law Proskauer Rose LLP
Jun
23
2022
New York State Legislature Approves Law That Prohibits No Fault Attendance Policies Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
5
2016
Chicago Task Force Proposes 5 Days Of Paid Sick Leave For Employees Proskauer Rose LLP
 

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