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The National Law Review keeps its finger on the pulse on legal developments related to working.  Keeping employers and employees abreast of the latest labor and employment law news. We review legal news developments including issues involving interviews and employer review sites like Glassdoor, Indeed and Rate My Employer. We cover all aspects of employment and labor disputes including, disability access and accommodations, harassment, retaliation, discrimination, unfair competition and trade secrets, whistleblower actions, business immigration, workplace privacy, wrongful termination and more matters adjudicated before the courts as well as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and state and local agencies.

We feature the latest news on emerging compliance issues such as Affordable Care Act (“ACA”/”Obamacare”) and Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) mandates, EEOC and Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) enforcement, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) investigations, employee benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”), the Department of Labor (“DOL”) Fiduciary Rules, joint employers status, E-Verify, workplace privacy, whistleblower actions, overtime requirements, and prevailing wage laws.

Employers can find the latest information on employment agreements and documents including: executive employment and compensation agreements, employee handbooks, sexual harassment policies, independent contractor agreements, social media policies, internet and email usage policies, separation agreements, equity compensation agreement and employee arbitration agreements.

On a state level, the National Law Review covers the latest on legislation, from laws banning-the-box and limiting the questions employers may ask during the hiring process; including limitations on questions about previous salary history and criminal history.  Additionally, the nation-wide push for employers to establish paid family leave & sick policy and the resulting patchwork of rules.  The National Law Review also  offers an analysis of employees rights to post about their work experience and how employers can respond to employees' on-line reviews and provides information to help companies remain compliant.

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Recent Employment, Labor, EEOC & NLRB Regulatory Law News

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Aug
7
2013
Eighth Circuit Holds Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Protections Extend to Undocumented Workers The National Law Review / The National Law Forum LLC - NLR
Aug
7
2013
Employers Required to Use New Version of Form I-9 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
7
2013
“Borgata Babes” Physical Appearance Standards Do Not Violate the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Aug
7
2013
Second Circuit Rules that a "Bare-Bones" Complaint Rephrasing the Text of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is Insufficient to State an Overtime Claim Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
7
2013
Kentucky Court of Appeals Weighs in Favor of Employee: Is Morbid Obesity a Disability? Part II McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
7
2013
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Formalize a Collaborative Relationship to Facilitate Enforcement of Labor and Immigration Laws Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
7
2013
Illinois Legislature Passes Major Changes to Illinois Employment Laws Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
7
2013
Turmoil at the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB): Invalid Appointments Cause Serious Uncertainty Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.
Aug
6
2013
Employment Discrimination: Maybe the 37th Time is the Charm Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
6
2013
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Whistleblower Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
6
2013
Picture This: The National Labor Relations Board’s Division of Advice Wants to Sue Employer for Issuing Social Media Policy with Photo/Video Ban Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
6
2013
Marketing Investment Management Services to Public Retirement Systems: Complying with Applicable Laws and Regulations Katten
Aug
6
2013
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Attacks Post Offer Medical History Gathering Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
5
2013
Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission Decision Highlights Divide with Seventh Circuit on Proving Disability Discrimination Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
5
2013
Kentucky Court of Appeals Weighs in Favor of Employee: Morbid Obesity is Declared a Disability McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
5
2013
Inherited Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) in Wisconsin Not Protected by Federal Bankruptcy Laws from Creditors Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
5
2013
Fifth Circuit Limits Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Whistleblower Program Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
5
2013
It’s Official: Top Union Lawyer To Be National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
5
2013
Sixth Circuit Affirms Decision to Enforce Arbitration Provision in Retiree Benefit Dispute Katten
Aug
3
2013
Continuing the Conversation Around Working Women Legal Marketing Association Southeast Region
Aug
3
2013
Massachusetts Private Health Care Exchange Announced Mintz
Aug
2
2013
New Jersey Security and Financial Empowerment Act (SAFE) Becomes Law Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
2
2013
Rules Eliminating the Prohibition on General Solicitation for Rule 506 and Rule 144A Offerings Become Effective September 23, 2013 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
2
2013
Cafeteria Plans, the Affordable Care Act, and Continued Compliance with the Massachusetts Free-Rider Surcharge Requirement—New Advice from the Massachusetts Health Insurance Connector Mintz
Aug
2
2013
Two Federal Courts Recognize Same-Sex Spousal Rights for Residents of States Not Permitting Same-Sex Marriage McDermott Will & Emery
Aug
1
2013
Complete Your Non-Compete Agreement: Helpful Drafting Tips, cont. McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
1
2013
Patent Ownership in Germany: Employers v Employees McDermott Will & Emery
Aug
1
2013
Senate Confirms 5 Members to National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Greenberg Traurig, LLP
 

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