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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Apr
12
2023
North Carolina Court Dismisses Employee’s Disability Suit Over Lawful Use of CBD Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
9
2024
Understanding Maryland’s New Wage Posting Law: A Guide for Employers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
7
2017
New Labor Board General Counsel Rescinds Guidance Declaring Student-Athletes ‘Employees’ Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
27
2021
Connecticut Paid Leave Payments and Connecticut FMLA Changes Coming January 1: What You Need to Know Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
17
2023
Top Five Labor Law Developments for March 2023 Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
12
2024
Live from Workplace Horizons 2024 — Episode 5: What Employers Need to Know About AI, ESG and M&A in the Workplace [Video] Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
27
2021
States Challenge DOL’s Tip Regulations Final Rule, DOL Withdraws Opinion Letters Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
19
2016
Happy Holidays from OSHA… Recordkeeping Violations Continue for 5 Years Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
18
2019
Poster Released for the Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
19
2019
Secret Video Surveillance Found in Hospital Labor and Delivery Rooms Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
25
2023
Gig Workers Get New Protections in Washington Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
18
2014
Prohibiting Off-Duty Alcohol Consumption by Alcoholic Employees Violates ADA, Says EEOC Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
6
2015
Virginia OSHA Errs in Drafting Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
18
2017
It’s Tax Time – Alert Your HR and Payroll Teams About W2 Phishing Scams Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
3
2021
D.C. Council Passes ‘Protecting Businesses and Workers from COVID-19’ Declaration for 2021 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
19
2017
Administrative Law Judges Requiring Enhanced Justification for Citation Modifications and Penalty Reductions Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
29
2016
New York Issues Final Minimum Wage Regulations and Related FAQs Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
25
2014
VETS-100A Reporting: New Reporting Requirements for 2015 - Veterans’ Employment and Training Service Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
21
2017
It’s Cut and Dry: Ninth Circuit Adopts “Primary Beneficiary” Analysis, Concludes Cosmetology and Hair Design Students Were Interns, Not Employees Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
26
2014
Changes to OSHA Law are Coming to California Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
10
2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Considerations for the Real Estate Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
5
2017
FMLA Equivalent Position: What Am I Doing Wrong? Common FMLA Mistakes Part 3 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
6
2020
OFCCP Streamlines FAAP Approval Process During COVID-19 Pandemic Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
14
2023
Puerto Rico Five-Day Paid Leave for COVID-19 Ends as Governor Ends Related State of Emergency Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
12
2021
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds General Contract Disclaimer in Employee Handbook May Not Prevent Creating Contractual Obligations to Pay Out PTO Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
15
2023
U.S. Department of Transportation Allows Oral Fluid Drug Testing Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
17
2023
EEOC Continues to Allow Certain COVID-19 Protocols in Its Latest Revised COVID-19 Guidance Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
10
2017
Assistant Secretary for OSHA: Farewell Dr. Michaels Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
6
2014
New Puerto Rico Laws Expand Protected Activity for Retaliation Claims, Create Civil Penalties for Violations of Vacation, Sick Leave Statute Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
28
2015
New York City Human Rights Commission Fair Chance Act Fact Sheet Offers Compliance Guidance Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
15
2019
Regular, Reliable Attendance Can Be An Essential Function, Connecticut Appellate Court Holds Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
9
2018
What Am I Doing Wrong?? Common FMLA Mistakes: Not Adequately Investigating a Potential FMLA Abuse SItuation Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
19
2017
New Kind of Employee Badge – Monitoring, Analytics and More Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
27
2022
300A Alert! Reminder to Post and Report Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
3
2015
New York Federal Court Finds Intrastate Travel Part of “Stream of Commerce,” Applies Motor Carrier Exemption to Truck Driver Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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