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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May
22
2018
Justice Gorsuch Casts Deciding Vote Rejecting NLRB’s Prohibition on Class Action Waivers Faegre Drinker
Oct
2
2013
Developing an Effective Pay-for-Performance Program: Legal and Practical Considerations for Hospital-Physician Contracts Faegre Drinker
Jun
23
2020
FDA Amends Imported Non-NIOSH Approved Respirator EUA Faegre Drinker
Oct
16
2013
Jersey City Passes Paid Sick Leave Law Faegre Drinker
Apr
14
2016
An Overview of the DOL Fiduciary Rule Faegre Drinker
Nov
7
2013
Fiduciary Advice and 12b-1 Fees Re: Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Plans Faegre Drinker
Nov
7
2019
IRS Announces 2020 Dollar Limits for Employee Benefit Plans Faegre Drinker
Jul
9
2020
IRS Issues New Guidance for Mid-Year Changes to Safe Harbor 401(k) and 403(b) Plans Faegre Drinker
Nov
19
2013
The Scoop on Revenue Sharing Faegre Drinker
Jul
15
2020
Understanding Mechanic’s Liens and Arbitration Provisions Faegre Drinker
Jul
20
2020
Colorado Adopts New Paid Sick Leave Requirements for Employers Faegre Drinker
Apr
23
2015
SEC Awards More Than One Million Dollars to Compliance Officer 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
Jul
19
2016
Seventh Circuit: Tipped Employees Can Perform Limited Non-Tipped Work At Tip Credit Rate Of Pay Faegre Drinker
Dec
19
2019
Congress (Finally) Passes the SECURE Act Faegre Drinker
Apr
7
2014
Retirement Benefits: Which Way Does the Whistle Blow? Faegre Drinker
Apr
8
2014
Proposed California Paid Sick Leave Law Will Require Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave to Employees Faegre Drinker
Jun
12
2015
New Guidance Regarding Employee Handbooks Part Five: Rules Restricting Employees From Leaving Work: What Are The Boundaries? Faegre Drinker
Apr
22
2014
Philadelphia Pregnancy Accommodation Law: Notice Requirement Begins on April 20, 2014 Faegre Drinker
Oct
22
2020
OFCCP Issues Request for Information Supporting President Trump’s Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping Faegre Drinker
May
8
2014
President Obama Signs Two Executive Orders to Limit Workplace Discrimination Faegre Drinker
Nov
19
2020
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Introduce New Restrictions in Response to Rising COVID-19 Infections Faegre Drinker
Dec
1
2020
Practical Tips for Complying With New Cal/OSHA Emergency COVID-19 Standards Increasing Employer Obligations Faegre Drinker
Jun
1
2012
The Final 408(b)(2) Regulation: Impact on Broker-Dealers Faegre Drinker
Oct
11
2017
Wellness Program Developments Faegre Drinker
Mar
13
2020
Coronavirus: An Employer’s Action Guide – Part III Faegre Drinker
Jun
16
2012
Enhanced Payment Opportunities Under Recently Announced CMS Primary Care Initiative Faegre Drinker
Nov
10
2016
Will DOL Exemption Rules Be Enjoined Before December 1, 2016? Faegre Drinker
Nov
16
2016
Ruling Postponed on Whether the DOL Exemption Rules will be Enjoined Before December 1, 2016 Faegre Drinker
Jul
27
2012
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Case that Could Have Significant Impact on Strategies Available to Defend FLSA Collective Actions Faegre Drinker
Aug
5
2012
Is Your Electronic Information Protected from Employees Under the CFAA? Maybe So, Maybe Not… Faegre Drinker
Jan
13
2021
EEOC Announces 2021 Schedules for EEO Data Collection Faegre Drinker
Jan
15
2021
EEOC Issues Opinion Letter on Older Workers Benefit Protection Act Disclosure Requirements for Non-U.S. Employees Faegre Drinker
Sep
1
2012
California Rejects Enforcement of Restrictive Covenant in Employment Agreement Faegre Drinker
Oct
7
2015
SEC Adopts Final CEO Pay Ratio Disclosure Rule Mandated by Dodd-Frank Faegre Drinker
 

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