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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May
29
2019
Key Contractual Provisions for Employers to Incorporate in Documents with Confidentiality Covenants [Podcast] Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
14
2014
Pregnancy Is a Protected Characteristic Under the Florida Civil Rights Act Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
15
2014
New News on Ebola May Require Changes in Employer Procedures Proskauer Rose LLP
Jun
3
2019
Ah, It’s Bill Passing Season in California – and No Employer is Safe! Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
17
2014
Four More New Jersey Cities Enact Sick Leave Laws Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
9
2020
Los Angeles Issues Two New Public Orders On COVID-19 Proskauer Rose LLP
May
24
2023
EEOC Releases Technical Document on AI and Title VII Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
22
2014
Employees Face Uphill Battle in Holding Private Equity Firms Accountable under WARN Act Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
24
2014
False Claims Act Does Not Protect An Employee’s Disclosing His Whistleblower History Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
30
2014
NLRB Imposes Extraordinary, Tough Remedies for Egregious and Pervasive Violations Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
3
2014
DOL Extends Deadline to Comment on Proposed Equal Pay Report Rules Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
5
2014
NLRB Says On-Line Planning For Insubordination Is Not Protected Concerted Activity Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
6
2014
The Availability of Surcharge as Relief for Individual ERISA Fiduciary Breach Claims Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
16
2020
The French Government Respond to COVID-19 Proskauer Rose LLP
Jun
9
2023
The “Real Slim Shady’s” Days May Be Numbered (At Least in the Workplace)! Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
18
2014
Rochester Issues FAQs on Newly Effective “Ban the Box” Ordinance Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
10
2019
Ninth Circuit Concludes Domestic Partner Entitled To Benefits Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
17
2022
SEC Proposes Amendments to Whistleblower Program Rules, Which May Lead to More SEC Tips Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
12
2019
California Enacts Law Prohibiting Hairstyle Discrimination … with New York and New Jersey Close Behind Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
12
2021
BREAKING: NLRB Withdraws Proposed Rule Concerning Employee-Status of Student Teachers and Research Assistants Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
27
2018
ABOUT FACE! Under Pressure, NLRB Vacates Joint Employer Standard and Returns to Browning-Ferris Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
23
2020
Appellate Court Reverses $13 Million Gender Discrimination Verdict Proskauer Rose LLP
Dec
3
2014
E-Verify Keeps Getting in the News – That is the Way USCIS Wants it Proskauer Rose LLP
Dec
15
2015
Federal Court in Illinois Finds No Overtime Due to Police For Off-Duty Use of BlackBerrys Proskauer Rose LLP
Dec
15
2014
Rhode Island Establishes Tip Line For Worker Misclassification Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
29
2021
Ah, It’s Bill Passing Season in California again – and No Employer is Safe! Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
30
2021
One More for Good Measure: Another Round of Mandatory Vaccination Guidelines Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
6
2016
NYC Commission on Human Rights Issues Guidelines on Transgender Discrimination Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
31
2021
Business Groups Challenge Biden Administration’s Delay of Trump-era Independent Contractor Rule Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
19
2023
Reminder: Contractors Must Begin Using Updated Voluntary Self-ID Form by July 25 Proskauer Rose LLP
May
6
2020
The Attorney General of California Sues Uber and Lyft for Misclassification Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
20
2023
Do We Have to Pay for That? Part 3—Employee Expenses Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
28
2023
Court Rejects Attempt to Enjoin New Jersey Temporary Worker Law From Taking Effect Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
12
2015
New York District Court Defines Surcharge Broadly Proskauer Rose LLP
May
12
2020
Protecting Business Information Assets in the “Work From Home” Environment Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
19
2015
California’s Fair Chance Employment Act Targets Construction Contractors Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
20
2021
All Good Subsidies Must Come to an End: ARP’s Expiration Notice Requirements Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
15
2023
EEOC Inks First-Ever AI-Based Antidiscrimination Settlement Proskauer Rose LLP
May
15
2020
IRS Expands Mid-Year Change Opportunities for Health and FSA Benefits and Increases Carryover Limit Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
17
2018
New York City Council Passes the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act Proskauer Rose LLP
May
19
2020
Wage and Hour Division Modifies Rules For FLSA’s Retail Sales Exemption Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
25
2023
Illinois Enacts Law Requiring “Equal Pay” for Temporary Workers Proskauer Rose LLP
May
20
2020
Court Affirms $2.9 Million Verdict Against Employer That Failed To Obtain Green Card For Employee Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
10
2016
“Reasonable Cause” Standard Highlighted In OSHA’s Revised Whistleblower Investigations Manual Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
7
2017
New York City Council Approves Bill Restricting Employer Inquiries Into Applicants’ Salary History Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
15
2016
New Jersey Introduces Bill to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour by Constitutional Amendment Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
16
2016
NYC Commission on Human Rights Proposes Fair Chance Act Rules Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
30
2018
IRS Transition Relief Reinstates $6,900 Family Limit for 2018 HSAs Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
6
2023
What A Week…NLRB Unleashes Slew Of Preceding-Shifting Decisions And Paves The Way For Increased Unionization Proskauer Rose LLP
May
2
2018
Chicago Federal Court Rejects Retaliatory Discharge Claim Due To Existence Of SOX Whistleblower Claim Proskauer Rose LLP
 

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