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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

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May
29
2018
Wisconsin Supreme Court Holds that Business-Owners Liability Policy Does not Provide Coverage for Negligent Supervision Claim from Employee Punching Customer von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
May
29
2018
U.S. Supreme Court Defends State Sovereignty via Anti-Commandeering Doctrine Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
May
29
2018
U.S. Supreme Court Waves Goodbye to Class Actions Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
May
29
2018
Workplace Culture 2.0: More Leadership, Less Management Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
29
2018
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Enforceability of Arbitration Provisions in Employment Contracts Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
May
29
2018
You Have a Creative Genius in the Workplace. Who Owns the Creative Works? Foley & Lardner LLP
May
29
2018
Class Action Waivers Remain Inapplicable to PAGA Claims Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
29
2018
“High” Stakes for Employers Dealing With Evolving Cannabis Laws Foley & Lardner LLP
May
29
2018
Recent Changes to DOL's Tip Pooling Rules Under the FLSA Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
29
2018
Employer’s FMLA Policy and Legitimate Business Reason Lead to Early Dismissal of Employee’s Claim Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
29
2018
NFL’s Anti-Kneeing Policy Does Not Violate Players’ Constitutional or Employment Rights Stark & Stark
May
27
2018
California Enacts New Protections Against National Origin Discrimination Proskauer Rose LLP
May
26
2018
United States Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Employers Regarding Class Action Arbitration Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
May
26
2018
DHS Announces Additional 15,000 H-2B Visas for 2018 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
25
2018
The Latest Pregnancy Accommodation Requirements for South Carolina Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
25
2018
Readying Your Workplace for the Summer and Start of Hurricane Season: Rising Minimum Wage and Other Considerations for Employers in the U.S. Virgin Islands Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
25
2018
Supreme Court Upholds Class Action Waivers: An Interview with Paul DeCamp Video) Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
25
2018
Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Waivers, GDPR Privacy Regulation in Effect & Tricare Moratorium: Beltway Buzz, May 25, 2018 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
25
2018
Supreme Court Says Employers Can Require Class Action Waivers: An Interview with Steve Swirsky (Video) Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
25
2018
“Unfortunate” and “Clumsy” Termination Does Not Equal Discrimination Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
25
2018
Do Mandatory Retirement Age Requirements For Directors Violate California Law? Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
May
25
2018
10 Answers to FAQs Regarding the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
24
2018
U.S. Supreme Court Delivers an Epic Decision for Employers Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
May
24
2018
Letter C: Co-Workers With Criminal Records? Your Workforce May Be More Open-Minded Than You Think Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
24
2018
Connecticut Employers Cannot Inquire About an Applicant’s Compensation History Beginning January 1, 2019 Murtha Cullina
May
24
2018
Employer Beware: Considerations When Hiring a Competitor’s Employees Polsinelli PC
May
24
2018
Maryland Jumps on #MeToo Bandwagon With New Act Creating Significant Obligations for Employers Mintz
May
23
2018
MA SJC Rules on “Termination for Convenience” Provisions Murtha Cullina
May
23
2018
SCOTUS Upholds Employee Class Action Waivers in Epic Systems Covington & Burling LLP
May
23
2018
Is It An Employment Agreement Or A Deferred Compensation Plan? It Could Be Both. Davis|Kuelthau, s.c.
May
23
2018
OSHA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Crane Operator Certification – Shifting the Original Intent of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
23
2018
Meeting the Definition of a Small Business Concern Checklist Foley & Lardner LLP
May
23
2018
National Labor Relations Board Deviates from Typical Practice and Announces that It is Considering Rulemaking to Address Joint Employer Standard Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
23
2018
The Supreme Court’s decision in Epic Systems: Holdings and Hints on Chevron Deference Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
23
2018
Arbitration Provisions with Class Action Waivers Are Enforceable…Now What? A Guide for Human Resources Professionals and In-House Counsel on the Practical Implications of this “Epic” Decision Mintz
 

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