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
12
2019
The Future of The EEO-1: What Does EEOC’s Information Collection Really Mean? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
4
2020
OSHA Issues Guidance on Prevention of COVID-19 Cases at Construction Sites Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
8
2020
More Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
26
2017
California Employers, Is Your Piece Rate Plan Up To Date? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
2
2021
A Rejection of the Rubber-Stamped FLSA Collective Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
11
2022
Modernization of Manufacturers: Safety and Cybersecurity Issues Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
13
2022
Inflation May Trigger California’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $15.50 for All Employees on January 1, 2023 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
19
2015
MSHA Chief Heralds 5 Years of Progress in Mine Safety Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
30
2018
Excessive Executive Compensation and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: Widening the Net of Negative Tax Consequences for For-Profit and Non-Profit Corporations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
4
2021
Administrative Exhaustion Is Required Even When Not Mentioned in Plan Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
22
2015
Utah’s Highest Court Finds LLC Managers Were Not Employers Under State Wage Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
7
2021
Ninth Circuit Upholds Arbitration for Non-Signatory Defendant Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
18
2022
OFCCP Contractor Portal Update: Agency Launches Bulk Upload Option Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
26
2019
Get Ready for Maryland’s New Employment Laws Going into Effect October 1 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
15
2020
Virginia’s New Pay Transparency Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
26
2015
The Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act: Bill to Curb Regulations Introduced in House 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.
Mar
4
2015
Employee’s Request to Provide Information Excusing Positive Drug Test Could Trigger Obligation to Engage in Interactive Process Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
17
2016
Inexplicit Requirement and Definitive Necessity for Employers to Implement Privacy Policies Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
11
2017
Demand Pushes Back Dates for China, India EB Visas, Department of State Announces Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
17
2018
Arbitrating Class Actions – Does Arbitration Bind Employees Who Do Not Opt-in? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
21
2021
Washington Expands Safety Obligations for Temporary Construction, Manufacturing Workers Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
19
2017
Businesses Face Conflicting State and Federal Accessibility Requirements Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
23
2017
Properly Seeking FMLA Recertification: What Am I Doing Wrong?? Common FMLA Mistakes Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
16
2022
RISE and SHINE – The Senate’s Initial Response to House-Passed SECURE 2.0 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
29
2016
North Carolina Legislation Removes LGBT Protections and Possible Wrongful Termination Claims Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
16
2019
Job Descriptions Must Accurately Reflect True Job Duties 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.
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.
Jun
22
2022
Amendments to Puerto Rico 2017 Employment Law Reform Employers Need to Know Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
1
2016
Supreme Court Upholds Right of Public Sector Unions to Charge Mandatory Union Fees Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
30
2021
Despite Potential Confusion, NLRB Declined to Change Representation Case Contract Bar Doctrine Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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