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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Oct
5
2017
Reminder: New York City Ban on Salary History Inquiries Takes Effect October 31st Mintz
Nov
12
2021
DHS Settlement Will Benefit L-2 and H-4 EAD Workers Mintz
Aug
11
2014
The Affordable Care Act—Countdown to Compliance for Employers, Week 20: 9.5% ≠ 9.56% (And Why It Matters to Applicable Large Employers) Mintz
Aug
11
2012
New Massachusetts Health Care Reform Law Makes Important Changes to the “Fair Share Contribution” Rules Affecting Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans Mintz
Oct
24
2017
Expanding Association Health Plans—Which Agencies Need to do What Mintz
Aug
14
2015
7th Circuit Latest Court to Weigh in on Rule 68 Offers of Judgment; Holds That They Don’t Moot a Case; But With Supreme Court Decision Looming Next Term, Precedent May Prove Short-Lived Mintz
Nov
22
2021
New York Significantly Expands its Whistleblower Law Mintz
Sep
2
2014
Employers on Either Side of Employee Poaching Should Consider Taking Some (Rather Easy) Steps to Better Protect Themselves Mintz
Aug
26
2015
Cap Gap Expiration Approaching: Some Employees' Work Authorization May End on October 1, 2015 Mintz
Jan
20
2021
Department of Labor Publishes Regulation to Increase Prevailing Wages Mintz
Sep
16
2014
The Affordable Care Act—Countdown to Compliance for Employers, Week 15: Can a Plan That Fails to Cover Inpatient Hospitalization Services Provide Minimum Value? Mintz
Sep
9
2015
USCIS To Accept Certain I-485 Applications Before Priority Date Becomes Current Mintz
Mar
27
2023
Email Layoffs from the Employment Litigator’s Lens Mintz
Mar
28
2019
Employers Beware: Judge Greenlights Employee’s Privacy Lawsuit Over Dropbox Access Mintz
Nov
26
2012
USCIS Releases Fraud Analysis Framework for H-1 and L-1 Visas Mintz
Oct
6
2014
Taking 221(g) Adminstrative Processing Too Far? Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Applications Mintz
Apr
11
2019
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Part 2: Key Differences in the Revised Regulations Mintz
Oct
9
2014
New York City Council Continues Push to Ban Credit Checks in Connection with Employment Decisions Mintz
Oct
8
2015
D.C. Council Introduces Legislation That Would Give D.C. Employees Up to 16 Weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave Mintz
Jan
6
2013
Don't Hate Me 'Cause I'm Beautiful: Termination Based on "Irresistible Attraction" is Not Unlawful Sex Discrimination Mintz
Oct
24
2014
Another One Bites the Dust – Court Strikes Down Non-Solicitation Agreement as Overbroad under New York Law Mintz
Nov
1
2014
The EEOC Continues to Challenge Employer Wellness Programs Through Litigation Mintz
Oct
30
2015
New York State Employers Face Strict New Equal Pay and Sex Discrimination Laws Mintz
Jan
3
2018
The Impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Employee and Fringe Benefits Mintz
Nov
17
2014
The Massachusetts Health Insurance Mandate: Some Good News for Massachusetts Taxpayers Mintz
Nov
18
2014
Recent Changes in US Immigration Processes and Technology Mintz
Nov
24
2014
Immigration Developments for Highly Skilled Workers: Changes the Business Community Can Expect as a Result of President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration Reform Mintz
Jan
22
2018
The Department of Labor’s Proposed Association Health Plan Regulation: Who Wins, Who Loses? Mintz
Dec
10
2014
Update: New Jersey Supreme Court to Address Contractually-Shortened Statute of Limitation Provisions Mintz
Apr
12
2013
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Releases FY2014 Budget Request Mintz
Apr
22
2020
Part One of the COVID-19 Roadmap Series: Introduction Mintz
Feb
28
2017
2016 New York Employment Law Year In Review Mintz
Jan
19
2016
DHS Posts Final Rule to Amend Regulations for H-1B1 and E-3 Nonimmigrant Classifications Mintz
Mar
9
2018
U.S. Department of Labor Launches Wage and Hour Self-Reporting Program Mintz
Jul
11
2013
It’s Official: IRS Issues Guidance Affirming One-Year Delay in the Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate and Related Reporting Rules Mintz
 

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