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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Nov
13
2010
California Supreme Court Rejects Stray Remarks Doctrine, Heightens Employer Risk in Discrimination Claims Much Shelist, P.C.
May
17
2016
Continuing Conflict Between Supreme Court and NLRB Regarding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver Clauses: What’s Employer to Do? Much Shelist, P.C.
Oct
30
2018
Five Things You Should Know About Employment Practices Liability Insurance Much Shelist, P.C.
Jan
12
2023
No Rest for Employers: What You Need to Know about Illinois’ New Break Requirements Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
26
2014
Piercing the Corporate Veil: What You Find on the Other Side May Surprise You Much Shelist, P.C.
Jul
16
2015
Transgender Employees and Restroom Access: OSHA Sets a Clear Standard for the Workplace Much Shelist, P.C.
Oct
26
2017
Employer Responses to Employees’ Outside Political Activities: Difficult Questions, Complex Answers Much Shelist, P.C.
Jan
14
2022
Supreme Court Upholds One Vaccine Mandate, Knocks Down Another Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
3
2020
SBA Rolls Out Paycheck Protection Program Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
14
2021
Illinois Employers Must Dance a New Tango on Criminal Conviction Records Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
2
2022
New Sexual Harassment Prevention Requirements for Many Chicago Employers Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
15
2022
Illinois Passes "Wage Protection" Law Targeting General Contractors Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
9
2010
Is Electing an Independent Board Member Right for Your Business? Exploring the Pros and Cons Much Shelist, P.C.
Jul
1
2022
Hair Ye! Hair Ye! Illinois Enacts the CROWN Act to Prohibit Hair Discrimination in the Workplace Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
22
2023
New Year, New Leaves: Chicago Passes Sweeping New Paid Leave Requirements Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
25
2020
Illinois Moves to Phase 4 of Re-Opening Plan Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
14
2010
Combating Anonymous Internet Posts: Tactics Employers Can Use to Fight Back Much Shelist, P.C.
Jan
27
2011
In One Hand and Out the Other: An Overview of Recent Federal and Illinois Tax Legislation Affecting Individuals and Corporations Much Shelist, P.C.
Oct
30
2018
Spare No Expense: With IWPCA Amendment, Illinois Joins Ledger of States Requiring Reimbursement of Employee Expenses Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
17
2019
Sexual Harassment Training Becomes Mandatory for All Professionals Licensed by IDFPR Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
8
2011
Non-Compete Agreements: A Brave New World in Illinois Much Shelist, P.C.
Jan
12
2023
Illinois Broadens Unpaid Bereavement Leave for Employees Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
4
2012
Exercise Caution When Considering Use of Arrest or Conviction Records In Employment Decisions in Light of EEOC Guidance Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
26
2014
Will the New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Target You? NLRB, Illinois Department of Labor, and Chicago Commission on Human Relations Announce Cooperative Agreements Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
31
2012
Employers Beware: 'Facebook Law' Protects Employees' Social Networking Privacy Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
29
2020
Stimulus Package: Employment Law Edition Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
1
2020
Important Guidance from the Department of Labor and the IRS Regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
10
2021
OSHA Publishes New COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
6
2018
The 12 Months of HR Compliance Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
29
2019
Expanded Scope, Expanded Liability: Welcome to the New Illinois Human Rights Act Much Shelist, P.C.
May
31
2009
Employee Benefits Update: Supreme Court Opens Floodgates for Individual 401(k) Recoveries Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
1
2010
New Illinois Law Places Obligations on Employers Using Federal E-Verify Program Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
3
2010
Is Sunbelt Fading into the Sunset? Illinois Non-Compete Cases Generally Not Affected by Recent Decision Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
3
2013
2013 Year-End Estate Planning and Review Much Shelist, P.C.
Jul
1
2020
Chicago's Fair Workweek Ordinance and Minimum Wage Increases Are Here – Are You Ready? Much Shelist, P.C.
 

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