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
19
2019
It’s Official: Newsom Expands The Definition of “Employee” Under California Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
3
2016
You May Want To Reconsider Your Position – EEOC Announces New Procedure to Handle Administrative Charges Against Employers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
16
2022
Supreme Court Holds That PAGA Representative Waivers Are Enforceable In Certain Significant Respects Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
22
2018
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Enforceability of Mandatory Employment Class Action Waivers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
27
2013
EB-5 Questions and Answers Series – What is the EB-5 Program? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
31
2018
“Ban the Box” Laws & Workplace Violence: An Employer’s Failure to Sufficiently Perform Background Checks Could Lead To Costly Negligence Liability Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
25
2021
Anti-Forced Labor Measures Turn Up the Heat on Chinese Solar Equipment Suppliers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
30
2016
California Supreme Court: Arbitration Agreement Restating Existing Law Is Not Unconscionable Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
17
2019
2020 Vision: California’s New Employment Laws Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
10
2023
New York State Bans Employers from Holding Mandatory “Captive Audience” Meetings Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
28
2013
Government Procurement: September and October 2013 Federal Register Update Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
13
2023
Time to Prepare for the New Year: Illinois’ Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Law Goes into Effect in 2024 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
31
2013
Crowdfunding Moves Forward: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Issues Proposed Rules on Crowdfunding Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
5
2013
Proposed New York Law Would Extend State Anti-Discrimination Protections to Unpaid Interns Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
29
2023
New York Amends Its Release Agreement Law for the Third Time Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
27
2021
Trade Secret Litigants Take Note: California District Court Provides Guidance on Obtaining a Preliminary Injunction and Expedited Discovery Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
23
2010
Final Regulations Issued on ESOP Diversification Rules Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
15
2010
Sixth Circuit Skirts Jurisdictional Issue in Denying Reinstatement to Alleged SOX Whistleblower Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
9
2010
Why Every Business Should Have A Social Media Policy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
7
2010
Wall Street Reform Legislation Creates New Diversity Requirements for Government Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
20
2023
Looking Ahead: New California Employment Laws for 2024 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
16
2015
U.S. Supreme Court Holds Agency Interpretations Are Not Subject To Notice-and-Comment Rulemaking Requirement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
9
2011
New Year, New Posters, New Laws: Labor & Employment Law Updates Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
27
2017
Department of Labor Moves To Rescind “Persuader Rule” with Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
17
2022
California Immediately Expands COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Through 2022 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
25
2011
U.S. Department of Labor to Reconsider Proposed Regulation Impacting ESOP Appraisers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
19
2016
New California PAGA Amendments Fail to Substantively Address Employers’ Concerns Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
27
2011
Wax This! New York Court Finds Restrictive Covenant In Hair Removal Specialist's Employment Agreement Unreasonable and Unenforceable Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
6
2020
New York Targets Members of Out-of-State LLCs in New Wage Theft Bill Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
12
2011
California Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument In Key Meal/Rest Period Case Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
20
2014
What’s New Out There? Highlights from the April 2014 Federal Register Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
3
2020
What Employers Need To Know To Prepare For Coronavirus Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
16
2015
California Paid Sick Leave Law Amended, Effective Immediately Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
9
2017
Employees Sue for Fingerprint Use Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
8
2019
Ward v. Tilly’s, Inc.: California Employers Should Dial Back On-Call Shift Policies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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