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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18
2019
Rock Beats Scissor: Federal Law Cuts Through New York State’s Attempt to Prohibit Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
1
2021
Tesla and Musk Get a Shock from the NLRB – Tesla CEO Ordered to Delete Union Tweet and Eliminate Overly Broad Confidentiality Policy Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
24
2017
Proposed Regulations Issued for New York State Paid Family Leave Law Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
20
2023
Do We Have to Pay for That? Part 2—Travel and Commute Time (in a Post-Pandemic World) Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
6
2018
NYC Council to Consider Series of Bills Aimed at Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
26
2019
Whistleblower Challenges Delayed Bounty Award Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
7
2021
DOL Issues Notices and Guidance on ARPA COBRA Premium Subsidy Proskauer Rose LLP
Dec
16
2014
A Primer on EMV Technology for Merchants (EuroPay, Mastercard, and Visa) Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
12
2021
DOL and Liquidated Damages: The Breakup Only Lasted 9 Months Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
25
2022
NYC Commission on Human Rights Issues Guidance on Salary Disclosure Law Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
4
2016
New York Federal Court Says Document Review By Contract Attorney Is Exempt Work Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
5
2016
New Pay Transparency Rules Go Into Effect January 11, 2016 – OFCCP Offers Webinar To Explain New Obligations Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
15
2021
U.S. Department of Labor Steps into the Cybersecurity Discussion Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
9
2017
Ninth Circuit — Dodd-Frank Protects Internal Whistleblowers Proskauer Rose LLP
May
15
2020
NLRB Establishes Bright-Line Rule Voiding Election Ballots with Dual or Additional Markings Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
26
2021
City of Chicago Passes COVID-19 Vaccination Ordinance Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
20
2023
New York State Introduces Bill to Impose Restrictions on the Use of AI Tools in Employment Decisions Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
23
2023
EEOC Releases 2022-26 Strategic Plan Highlighting Agency Priorities Regarding Employment Discrimination Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
2
2018
SCOTUS Soundly Rejects Notion That FLSA Exemptions Are To Be “Narrowly Construed” Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
21
2019
Prominently Displayed, Fundamental Discrepancy In Benefits Triggered Contractual Limitations Period Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
29
2017
BREAKING: Blacklisting Rule Is Officially and Completely Dead Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
6
2023
Raytheon No More: NLRB Significantly Cuts Down Employers’ Power to Act Unilaterally Proskauer Rose LLP
May
31
2020
NLRB: Policy Prohibiting Personal Cell Phones in Work Areas Due to Safety Concerns May Be Lawful under Boeing Proskauer Rose LLP
May
11
2022
New York State to Fund Bonuses for Certain Healthcare Workers as Part of State Budget Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
13
2017
Maryland General Assembly Sends Paid Sick Leave Law To Governor Proskauer Rose LLP
May
27
2021
Guide to New IRS Guidance on COBRA Premium Subsidy Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
25
2023
Just in Time for Flu Season, California Expands Sick Leave Requirements Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
30
2018
IRS Transition Relief Reinstates $6,900 Family Limit for 2018 HSAs Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
22
2016
Sixth Circuit Rules Employer Can Terminate Retiree Health Benefits Proskauer Rose LLP
Jun
1
2021
Amendments to D.C.’s New Law Banning Non-Competes Proposed Proskauer Rose LLP
May
20
2022
OFCCP Announces Companies Selected for Audits – Was Your Company Selected? Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
24
2015
Same-Sex Spouse Has No Standing to Assert COBRA Notice Claim Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
18
2017
Third Circuit Revives In-House Attorney’s Whistleblower Claim Proskauer Rose LLP
May
2
2018
Chicago Federal Court Rejects Retaliatory Discharge Claim Due To Existence Of SOX Whistleblower Claim Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
24
2019
The New Federal Overtime Rule: What You Need to Know Proskauer Rose LLP
 

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