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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Aug
13
2019
The SECURE Act and Guaranteed Retirement Income in Plans Faegre Drinker
Apr
6
2018
Fair Pay Class Action Against Google Inc. Moves Ahead Faegre Drinker
Jul
11
2013
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Sanctions Revlon Financial Makeover; Tips for Setting a Strong Foundation for Going Private Transaction Success Faegre Drinker
Apr
25
2018
The Fiduciary Rule: What’s Next (Part 4)? : Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #88 Faegre Drinker
Sep
17
2019
Part 24 of “The Restricting Covenant” Series: Choice of Law and Covenants Not to Compete Faegre Drinker
Aug
22
2013
Sixth Circuit Approves National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Micro-Bargaining Units Faegre Drinker
Aug
27
2013
In the Second Circuit, Unpaid Overtime Claims Must Allege Specifics Faegre Drinker
May
9
2018
Part 13 of “The Restricting Covenant” Series: The NLRB, NRLA and Non-Competes Faegre Drinker
Sep
13
2013
New Jersey Legislative Update: Pay Equity Protection, Social Media and Employer Responses to Unemployment Insurance Requests for Information Faegre Drinker
May
22
2018
Justice Gorsuch Casts Deciding Vote Rejecting NLRB’s Prohibition on Class Action Waivers Faegre Drinker
May
10
2017
How Does an Adviser Know How to Satisfy the Best Interest Standard?: Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #46 Faegre Drinker
Nov
5
2013
Department of Labor (DOL) Proposed Regulation Sent to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Faegre Drinker
Nov
7
2019
IRS Announces 2020 Dollar Limits for Employee Benefit Plans Faegre Drinker
Apr
20
2016
Section 201 Safeguard Petition Filed Against Primary Aluminum Could Impact Sourcing Faegre Drinker
Mar
19
2015
Health Coverage for Staffing Firm Employees – Who is Responsible? Faegre Drinker
Jun
13
2016
EEOC More Than Doubles the Fine for Failure to Comply with Notice-Posting Requirements Faegre Drinker
Jul
6
2017
The DOL’s RFI and Possible changes to BICE: Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #54 Faegre Drinker
Aug
25
2020
Payroll Tax Deferral: Uncertainties Remain One Week Prior to Start of Applicable Period Faegre Drinker
Apr
18
2014
Department of Labor: 408(b)(2) Guide and More Faegre Drinker
May
26
2015
FMLA’s New Definition of “Spouse” Halted in Four States Faegre Drinker
Dec
11
2018
Best Interest and Best Practices #11 Faegre Drinker
May
7
2014
Can Your Independent Contractors be Deemed to be Employees? Faegre Drinker
Dec
20
2018
How to Prepare For a Visit from ICE: I-9 Audits and Workplace Visits Faegre Drinker
Oct
5
2020
Talking Through the DOL’s Proposed Prohibited Transaction Exemption, Episode 4: Litigation Risks [PODCAST] Faegre Drinker
Feb
20
2012
Finally the Final … 408(b)(2) Regulation Faegre Drinker
Jun
2
2014
Recent Decision Demonstrates Reach of Lawson; Extends SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Whistleblower Protections to Employee of a Nonpublic Subsidiary of a Public Issuer Faegre Drinker
Jan
28
2019
Employee Handbooks: What’s New and Why Does It Matter? Faegre Drinker
Sep
13
2016
Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #19: Advisors' Use of "Hire Me" Practices. Faegre Drinker
Jul
3
2012
Sixth Circuit Joins Seventh Circuit in Holding that Pre-2008 ADA Cases Requires “But-for” Showing of Discrimination Faegre Drinker
Mar
4
2020
Coronavirus: An Employer’s Action Guide – Part II Faegre Drinker
Jul
17
2014
Department of Labor (DOL) Proposed 408(b)(2) Guide Faegre Drinker
Jul
14
2012
Who’s The Boss: Third Circuit Announces Joint Employer Test for FLSA Cases, Opening the Door to Broader Exposure to Wage and Hour Liability Faegre Drinker
Nov
10
2017
More from the House: Deferred Compensation Rules May Remain Intact under the House Bill Faegre Drinker
Dec
23
2020
EEOC Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations Faegre Drinker
Mar
23
2020
Philadelphia Issues “Stay at Home” Order Faegre Drinker
 

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