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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Nov
2
2013
The Role of Managed Payout Funds in Retirement Faegre Drinker
Jun
25
2020
State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q1/Q2 2020 Faegre Drinker
Nov
5
2013
Fiduciary Obligation to Select Appropriate Share Classes Faegre Drinker
Nov
7
2013
The Benefits of Mandatory Distributions: A White Paper Faegre Drinker
Nov
20
2013
Practical Tips for “Bring Your Own Devices” (BYOD) Policies and Practices Faegre Drinker
Nov
28
2013
Target Date Retirement Funds–Tips for Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Plan Fiduciaries Faegre Drinker
Apr
26
2016
Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #2: Best Interest Standard of Care Faegre Drinker
Aug
1
2018
Massachusetts Equal Pay Act Took Effect July 1, 2018 Faegre Drinker
May
14
2016
A Notable Week Indeed – From OSHA to Trade Secrets to ADA Accommodations and Transgender Rights! Faegre Drinker
Jun
2
2017
“Last Minute” Fiduciary Rule Check-In: What Independent RIA Firms Should Do Now Faegre Drinker
Jun
10
2016
SEC Announces Second Largest Whistleblower Award Yet ($17M) Faegre Drinker
Jun
21
2017
Impact of the DOL Fiduciary Rule on Independent Insurance Agents Faegre Drinker
Mar
27
2018
What Does the 5th Circuit Decision Mean for Rollover Recommendations? Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #84 Faegre Drinker
Sep
1
2020
As Fall Approaches, WARN Act Lawsuits Likely to Heat Up Faegre Drinker
Jul
12
2016
Internal Revenue Code Section 409A Proposed Regulations: Clarifying Guidance for Employers Faegre Drinker
Jul
14
2016
EEOC Issues Revised EEO-1 Proposal Faegre Drinker
May
18
2015
EEOC Takes on Transgender Discrimination under Title VII Faegre Drinker
Apr
7
2014
Retirement Benefits: Which Way Does the Whistle Blow? Faegre Drinker
Jul
25
2016
EEOC: New Hours Reporting Requirements Faegre Drinker
Apr
8
2014
Proposed California Paid Sick Leave Law Will Require Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave to Employees Faegre Drinker
Apr
22
2014
Philadelphia Pregnancy Accommodation Law: Notice Requirement Begins on April 20, 2014 Faegre Drinker
Oct
1
2020
OFCCP Launches Hotline to Receive Reports Regarding Contractors’ Prohibited Race and Sex Stereotyping Faegre Drinker
Oct
2
2020
Colorado Employers: Prepare to Comply With Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Taking Effect January 1, 2021 Faegre Drinker
May
8
2014
President Obama Signs Two Executive Orders to Limit Workplace Discrimination Faegre Drinker
Oct
28
2020
Now What? COVID-19 + Flu Season Faegre Drinker
Sep
11
2017
Part VII of “The Restricting Covenant” Series: Blue Pencils and Brokers Faegre Drinker
Jan
23
2019
New York City’s New Lactation Room Law Faegre Drinker
Oct
12
2016
Prohibited Transactions: IRA and RIA Qualified Money: Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #23 Faegre Drinker
Dec
29
2020
Federal District Court Issues Nationwide Temporary Ban on Executive Order 13950 Faegre Drinker
Nov
8
2017
Changes on the Horizon for Executive Compensation? Faegre Drinker
Mar
21
2019
New York City Human Rights Law’s Protections Extend Beyond the Big Apple Faegre Drinker
Sep
1
2015
Obama Board Reaffirms Successor’s Right to Set Initial Terms of Employment when Taking Over Unionized Operation Faegre Drinker
Nov
29
2017
Recordkeepers and Financial Wellness Programs: Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #71 Faegre Drinker
Apr
17
2019
New York City is Blazing the Trail to Ban Marijuana Testing of Job Applicants Faegre Drinker
Dec
20
2016
“Un-levelizing” Level Fee Fiduciaries: Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #31 Faegre Drinker
 

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