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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Jul
23
2020
NLRA “Advice” All Employers Should Consider in a COVID World Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
17
2015
“Unlimited” Time Off Policies – Fad or Fun? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
8
2013
Filling out the Form I-9 for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Beneficiaries: Work Permits Extended for El Salvadorians Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
5
2020
California Department of Public Health Issues COVID-19 “Employer Playbook” Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
7
2022
What’s on Deck With Governor Newsom? Employment-Related Bills That May Soon Impact California Employers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
9
2015
As 2015 Proxy Season Looms, Companies Should Consider Scrutinizing Stock Incentive Plans and Equity Grant Practices in Light of New ISS Equity-Based Compensation Plan Scorecard Policy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
16
2013
Court of Appeal Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Farmers Insurance on Independent Contract Issue Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
7
2018
New York State Employers Take Note!!! Compliance With New Sexual Harassment Law Required By October 9, 2018 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
8
2016
Seventh Circuit Holds Class Action Waivers are Unlawful and Unenforceable Creating a Circuit Split Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
31
2013
New Jersey Provides Unpaid Leave to Victims of Domestic Violence Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
2
2020
California to Potentially Expand Family and Medical Leave Entitlement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
12
2019
Second Circuit Holds That FLSA Settlements Pursuant To An Offer of Judgment Do Not Need Court Approval Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
24
2013
At Long Last: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Proposes New Rules to Compel Disclosure of CEO Pay as Ratio to Median Employee Pay Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
15
2020
To Defer or Not Defer? IRS Issues Guidance Temporarily Delaying the Collection of Social Security Taxes Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
28
2013
Passage of Increase in California’s Minimum Wage Could Impact More Than Just Hourly, Minimum Wage Workers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
21
2016
The Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act vs. The California Uniform Trade Secrets Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
31
2018
EEOC Data Confirms #MeToo’s Impact: Six Keys for Employers in the Wake of This Powerful Cultural Moment Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
21
2015
Attention D.C. Employers: Notice Provisions of Wage Theft Prevention Amendment Act Must Be Complied With By May 27, 2015 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
30
2020
Employment, Tax, and Visa Issues Associated With the Overseas Telecommuter Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
5
2015
New York State Department of Labor Published Proposed Rules Regarding Non-Exempt Employees Paid by Debit Card Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
10
2021
NY HERO Act Plans Must Be Activated as COVID-19 Designated a Highly Contagious Communicable Disease Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
16
2015
Los Angeles Mayor Approves Minimum Wage Increase Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
16
2022
Who is a Manager or Supervisor Excluded from California’s Healthcare Worker Retention Payment Program? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
20
2022
Ring in the New Year With a Refresher on California’s COVID-19 Regulations and Laws Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
29
2015
REMINDER: California Family Rights Act Amendments Go Into Effect July 1, 2015 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
7
2016
Agencies Publish Strict New Reporting Guidelines for Government Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
9
2016
California Supreme Court Approves Attorney Fee Awards Calculated Based Upon Percentage of Class Action Common Fund Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
6
2017
Court Highlights The Expansive Definition Of “Employer” Under The FLSA In Imposing Individual Liability On Restaurant Owner Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
6
2017
The Rescission of DACA – A Quick Overview of How This Impacts Your DACA Employees Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
19
2020
Proposed Bill Would Ban Employee Non-Compete Agreements in Illinois Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
10
2019
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects ‘Wholly Groundless’ Exception to Delegation Clauses in Arbitration Agreements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
25
2010
Reminder: San Francisco Minimum Wage Increase for 2011 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
8
2014
New Laws and New Year Compliance Obligations in New York & New Jersey Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
14
2021
COVID Confusion: Texas Governor Issues Executive Order Effectively Banning Vaccine Mandates Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
3
2011
"I Quit," "No, You're Fired!" New York Supreme Court Tells Employer to Think Twice Before Terminating Employees Without Setting Forth a Reason Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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