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
17
2018
EEOC’s Notice Pleading Survives Motion to Dismiss in Failure to Accommodate and Wrongful Termination Suit Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
8
2020
More Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
28
2016
Mine Safety Citation for Poor Illumination Not Justified, Judge Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
2
2021
A Rejection of the Rubber-Stamped FLSA Collective Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
3
2022
New Guidance Issued by Department of Labor Regarding Mental Health and the FMLA Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
20
2018
Brazilian Labor Courts Continue to Emphasize Importance of Non-Compete Clause Limitations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
4
2021
Administrative Exhaustion Is Required Even When Not Mentioned in Plan Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
27
2017
First Circuit: NLRB Correct That Successor Employer Must Bargain with Existing Union under Labor Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
7
2021
Ninth Circuit Upholds Arbitration for Non-Signatory Defendant Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
28
2017
Unreliable Anonymous Tip Could Not Form Basis Of Reasonable Suspicion Drug Test By Public Employer Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
26
2015
The Amendments to the Heat Illness Prevention Plan Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
7
2016
New Jersey Court: Meal Preparation, Other Tasks Properly Part of “Companion” Duties Under Old Test Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
15
2020
Virginia’s New Pay Transparency Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
8
2016
Virginia Voters to Decide on Right-to-Work Constitutional Amendment Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
9
2016
Santa Monica, California, Joins Patchwork of Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Laws Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
24
2019
Scalia Nomination Clears Senate HELP Committee Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
10
2016
New California Regulations on Workplace Anti-Harassment, Anti-Discrimination Policies Effective April 1 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
14
2021
D.C. Circuit Flips NLRB; Employer’s Alleged ‘Baseless’ Statements of Opinion Lawful Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
15
2021
Musings of Retirement Plan Fiduciaries on Cybersecurity: Episode One Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
1
2023
Training Repayment Agreements Remain Under Federal Scrutiny Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
19
2016
OSHA Relaxes Pleading Standards in Whistleblower Cases, More Complaints Expected Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
21
2021
Washington Expands Safety Obligations for Temporary Construction, Manufacturing Workers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
23
2016
DOL’s Rule Redefining LMRDA ‘Advice Exception’ and Expanding Types of Activities Considered Persuasive, Reportable is Finalized – Effective Late April 2016 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
24
2016
Wyoming Governor Signs Veteran Preference Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
22
2017
Eight Figure Jury Award in California Highlights Risks of Retaliation Claims Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
26
2020
California Department of Public Health Provides Guidance for Employers Responding to COVID-19 Outbreaks Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
25
2021
EEOC Chair Praises Congress’ Move to Overturn New Conciliation Rule Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
25
2018
“Unfortunate” and “Clumsy” Termination Does Not Equal Discrimination Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
29
2020
Employee Arbitration Agreements Can Include Some Confidentiality Provisions, NLRB Holds Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
29
2021
OSHA’s Updated Guidance for COVID-19 in Workplaces Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
25
2017
Trump Nominates Sullivan for Last Vacant Seat on Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
30
2021
Despite Potential Confusion, NLRB Declined to Change Representation Case Contract Bar Doctrine Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
13
2022
Looking Ahead: Upcoming U.S. Supreme Court Cases Employers Need to Know Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
30
2020
Seattle Enacts Gig Worker Premium Pay Ordinance During COVID-19 Crisis Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
30
2017
Nebraska Court Enforces Forum Selection Clause Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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