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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Jan
7
2021
DOL provides additional guidance regarding FFCRA tax credit in 2021 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Nov
22
2016
Texas Judge Finds Dept. of Labor’s Persuader Rule Unpersuasive, Permanently Blocks Rule Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Dec
13
2017
Days Of Our [Employment] Lives (Part Four): Wait, We Ask About An Applicants’ Salary History. Can We Still Do This? Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
17
2020
Antitrust Regulators Warn Against Anticompetitive Employer Practices During Pandemic Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
27
2020
Sneak Peek: Legal Issues to Consider When Re-Opening Your Business Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Dec
12
2014
Not Just Your (Company) Email System Anymore! re: NLRB Purple Communications Ruling Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
May
7
2020
Employer Screening Protocols Can Now Include Testing Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jan
15
2015
FMLA in the New Year --Family Medical Leave Act Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
8
2018
Wisconsin Legislature closes worker’s compensation exclusive remedy “loophole” Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
29
2017
EEOC Priorities To Stay The Same, But Changes May Still Occur Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
5
2016
Individual Liability Under FMLA: Family Medical Leave Act Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
8
2016
Dane County Judge: Wisconsin’s “Right to Work” law unconstitutional Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
12
2015
U.S. Supreme Court Rules: DOL Has Final Say on Mortgage Loan Officers Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
8
2016
Back Pay Award Reinforces Importance of Notifying USCIS Upon H-1B Worker Termination or Resignation Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Oct
7
2020
Evers Administration Issues Order Limiting Public Gatherings Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
18
2016
It’s Time to Update Your Workplace Posters Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jun
14
2014
New Executive Order Regarding Wage Discussions Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
17
2020
FAQ: Employee safety during coronavirus Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
31
2015
Where Does Wisconsin Stand On Independent Contractors? It Depends! Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
21
2020
DHS allows flexibility in physical review of Form I-9 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jan
15
2021
DOJ brings First Criminal Antitrust Charges for No-Poach Agreement Between Employers Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
27
2020
CARES Act Expands and Extends Jobless Benefits Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Dec
13
2017
Days Of Our [Employment] Lives (Part Five): Recruiting Employees In Other States? It May Be Time To Remove Criminal History Inquiries From Your Applications. Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
25
2020
Wisconsin Gov. Evers issues “Safer at Home Order” Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Nov
24
2014
President Obama’s Executive Orders on Immigration – Interagency Cooperation and DOL Initiatives Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Dec
15
2014
Brace Yourselves for “Quickie Elections”—NLRB Issues Final Rule Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
11
2016
EEOC Announces Proposal to Include New Pay Data in Annual EEO-1 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
May
28
2020
Ready to Reopen? Legal Considerations and Testing Strategies for Maintaining a Safe Workplace Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
17
2016
Supreme Court Rules Unaccepted “Offer of Judgment” to Named Plaintiff Does Not Moot Class Action Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jun
19
2020
U.S. Supreme Court Extends Title VII Coverage to Gay and Transgender Employees Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jun
6
2018
U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Employment Class Action Waivers And Arbitration Agreements Are Enforceable Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
12
2015
Supreme Court: Mortgage Loan Officers Must Be Paid For Overtime Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
May
18
2016
EEOC Provides Clarity on Wellness Program Incentives Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
30
2015
Proposed Wisconsin Budget to Require Drug Testing of Select Unemployment Claimants Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
13
2015
Will the New NLRB Election Rules Really Become Effective? Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
 

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