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
20
2016
California Employers Must Provide Written Notice of Right to Take Domestic Violence Leave Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
21
2023
Breaking News: OFCCP Publishes New CSAL Audit List Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
2
2014
Judge Upholds Mine Operator’s Walk-Around Rights Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
16
2017
David Zatezalo Testifies Before Senate HELP Committee Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
13
2015
New Texas Law Says Franchisors Generally Not Employers of Franchisees’ Workers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
8
2014
Department of Labor (DOL) Extends Minimum Wage Regulation Public Comment Period Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
27
2016
Labor Department Announces Procedural Changes to H-2B Visa Program Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
4
2021
The Pandemic Continues, but ACA Reporting Relief Does Not Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
31
2023
New OSHA Enforcement Guidance Promises Steeper Penalties for Employers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
15
2024
Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act Equivalent-Benefits Provision Enjoined Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
16
2020
Work-From-Home Checklist During the Coronavirus Pandemic Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
5
2021
Conducting Internal Investigations in the Real Estate Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
3
2016
OSHA and Department of Transportation Issue Joint Memorandum on Hazardous Chemicals Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
21
2024
Los Angeles County Passes Fair Chance Ordinance That Applies to Unincorporated Areas of the County Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
27
2019
On Technicality, U.S. Supreme Court Vacates Ninth Circuit Ruling Barring Reliance on Prior Salaries As Defense In Pay Discrimination Dispute Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
8
2021
OSHA ETS: What Records Must Covered Employers Collect, Retain, Safeguard, and Make Available Upon Request Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
8
2023
Labor Secretary Walsh Expected to Leave DOL for NHL Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
31
2017
Mandatory E-Verify under Consideration in Congress Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
8
2019
Department of Labor Releases New Proposed Overtime Rule, Sets Minimum Salary at $35,308 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
30
2014
OSHA Moves to Stem North Dakota’s High Fatality Rate with Emphasis Program Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
29
2024
Municipal Violation Is Not ‘Arrest Record’ Covered by Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, Court Holds Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
1
2014
President Obama Signs Executive Order Requiring Federal Agencies to Take Record of Labor and Employment Law Violations into Account When Awarding Contracts, and Placing New Reporting Burdens on Government Contractors Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
27
2015
IRS Prohibits Future Annuity-to-Lump Sum Conversions for Defined Benefit Plan Retirees Currently Receiving Benefits Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
16
2016
How Much Do You Spend on Cybersecurity…and on What? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
17
2023
DOL Issues Guidance on Handling Telework Under FLSA, FMLA Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
24
2020
Personal Data from Thousands of Pension Plan Accounts Breached…Third-Party Service Provider Blamed Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
17
2021
Cal/OSHA Postpones Discussion of Changes to COVID-19 ETS Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
1
2015
Citing ‘Questionable Practices,’ Judge Raises Coal Contractor’s Fine Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
20
2020
Limousine Service Employee Was Properly Classified as Exempt, Second Circuit Holds Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
18
2021
Updates to EEOC COVID-19 Guidance Reminds Employers of General Anti-Retaliation Protections for Employees Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
7
2014
The “Equal Pay Report” – OFCCP’s Proposed Regulations Will Create a New, Annual Reporting Obligation Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
21
2016
Straightening Out the Fluctuating Hour Workweek: Evaluating the Risks and Benefits of One Method of Overtime Payment Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
8
2024
California Legislature Proposes Bill Giving Employees the Right to “Disconnect” from Work Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
31
2015
Chamber of Commerce’s Challenge to NLRB “Quickie Election Rule” Fails in District Court Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
5
2021
DHS Announces New Procedure for DACA Recipients Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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