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.

For hourly updates on the latest news about Labor & Employment law, regulations, and legislation, be sure to follow our Employment Twitter feed, and sign up here for our daily complimentary e-news bulletins.

Custom text Title Organization Sort descending
Nov
17
2021
NLRB Takes One Step Closer to Expanding The Possible Damages Awarded to Employees Fired in Violation of the Act Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
22
2023
Illinois Supreme Court Rules that BIPA Violations Accrue with Each Scan Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
11
2019
Plaintiffs Not Entitled to Jury Trial for ERISA Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
9
2016
Wage and Hour Implications with President-Elect Trump Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
18
2020
IR35 overhaul postponed until 6 April 2021 Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
3
2017
Tax Reform Contemplates Changes to Employee Benefits Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
9
2014
New York Governor Cuomo Announces New Minimum Wage Policy for Thousands of Airport Workers Proskauer Rose LLP
Dec
22
2020
Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Become Available in Massachusetts on January 1st: Is Your Workplace Ready? Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
27
2015
Sixth Circuit Enforces Subrogation Clause Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
18
2016
DOL Prevails In First Challenge to the Conflict of Interest Rule and Related Exemptions Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
23
2024
IRS Notice 2024-35: (Another) Temporary Waiver for Certain RMDs Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
1
2015
The American Bar Association Joins Growing Chorus Of Groups Raising Concerns About Fair Pay And Safe Workplaces Regulations Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
20
2020
New York State Mandates That Non-Essential Workers Must Stay Home Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
17
2023
Reminder – NYC Employers: “Automated Employment Decision Tools Law” Will Be Enforced Starting April 15 Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
29
2019
Cincinnati, Ohio Passes Ban on Salary History Inquiries Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
10
2015
The National Labor Relations Board says “Happy Labor Day” with Flurry of Late Summer Pro-Union Moves Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
4
2014
Sixth Circuit says ERISA Does Not Preempt State Law Claim for Fraudulent Inducement Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
4
2019
EEOC Files Statement On EEO-1 Pay Data Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
24
2020
COVID-19 Impact on Executive Compensation (Leave of Absence) Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
7
2014
Barca's Defense Against Tax Charges Related to Neymar Signing Heads into Extra Time Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
9
2014
California Repeals 60-Day Limit on Waiting Periods for Group Health Insurance Contracts Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
16
2015
Ninth Circuit Applies “Successorship Doctrine” to Claim for MPPAA Withdrawal Liability Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
26
2020
District of Columbia Orders Closure of All Non-Essential Businesses Proskauer Rose LLP
Dec
12
2016
Portland, Oregon Adopts First-of-Its-Kind CEO Pay Ratio Tax on Employers Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
15
2021
EEOC Proposed Wellness Regulation Restricts Incentives For Voluntary Programs But Offers Path For Programs That Satisfy ACA Standard Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
28
2015
NYC Commission on Human Rights Explains New NYC Background Check Laws Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
17
2019
Brunei Now Penalizes Homosexuality with Death by Stoning Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
29
2019
SCOTUS to Decide Whether Title VII Protects Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
25
2023
Preventive Care in a Post-Braidwood World: Agencies Release Guidance on Preventive Services Coverage Requirements Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
31
2020
DOL Provides Additional Critical Guidance on the Federal Family First Coronavirus Response Act Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
13
2015
DOL Administrative Review Board Rules That Secret Recording of Workplace Conversations Can Be Protected Whistleblowing Activity Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
28
2021
NLRB Sees First Challenge to the Authority of Acting NLRB General Counsel’s to Process Unfair Labor Practice Cases after Recent Shakeup Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
1
2020
CARES ACT Relief for Mid-Size Businesses Comes with Important Union Related Conditions Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
11
2022
New Variants, New Regulations: Updates to the Emergency COVID Standards Take Effect January 14th Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
7
2014
DOL Releases Final Rule Raising Minimum Wage For Employees Working On Covered Federal Contracts Proskauer Rose LLP
 

NLR Logo

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up to receive our free e-Newsbulletins

 

Sign Up for e-NewsBulletins