Blog Category: Employment & Discrimination
NJ Appellate Division Highlights Employer Risks for Unreimbursed Business Expenses
Oct 30, 2024 | Written by: | Share
In a recent decision, the New Jersey Appellate Division ruled that an employer may have violated the New Jersey Wage Payment Law (NJWPL) by requiring an employee to use his personal vehicle for...
Recent Court Decision Puts FTC’s Non-Compete Rule on Hold
Sep 5, 2024 | Written by: | Share
A recent federal court ruling has temporarily halted the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) proposed Non-Compete Rule, which was slated to take effect on September 4, 2024. The rule sought to...
Emotional Support Animals in Housing: Insights from the NJ Supreme Court
Apr 19, 2024 | Written by: | Share
The New Jersey Supreme Court's recent decision in the case of Players Place II Condominium Association v. K.P provides a clear framework for evaluating requests for emotional support animals under the...
U.S. Supreme Court Case Could Affect Interpretation of Employment Discrimination Laws
Mar 14, 2024 | Written by: | Share
When it comes to addressing discrimination in the workplace, understanding the intricacies of employment law is essential. In New Jersey, as in many parts of the United States, the burden of proof has...
Landmark Ruling Upholds Employees’ Rights Against Retaliation
Feb 22, 2024 | Written by: | Share
In a recent ruling, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey acknowledged that when an employer sues an employee in response to the employee raising discrimination claims, it...
New Jersey Legislature Considers Bill Mandating Wage Transparency
Jan 31, 2024 | Written by: | Share
Within the workplace landscape, discrimination can manifest in various subtle ways, often concealed within a company's financial records. Pay disparities rooted in factors such as gender or race...
Is Mediation a Good Option to Resolve a Dispute with Your Employer?
Oct 20, 2023 | Written by: | Share
Workplace disputes are not uncommon, and when they arise, it's important to consider the best way to resolve them. Mediation is one method that often comes to mind. If you find yourself in a conflict...
Unmasking the Hidden Agenda: How to Recognize When a Severance Offer is Really a Cover-Up
Sep 15, 2023 | Written by: | Share
A severance package, or severance agreement, is a compensation and benefits offer that an employer provides to an employee who is leaving the company due to reasons such as layoffs, downsizing or...
“But I Can’t Work on Sundays. . .” The U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Title VII’s “Undue Hardship” Standard for Accommodating an Employee’s Religious Beliefs
Sep 12, 2023 | Written by: | Share
Our nation’s highest court recently decided an important case addressing an employer’s obligation to accommodate an employee’s religious practices under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of...
Quiet Quitting in New Jersey: Exploring the Legal Implications and Downfalls
Aug 31, 2023 | Written by: | Share
A relatively new concept known as "quiet quitting" has gained recent attention due to its potential implications for both employees and employers. Quiet quitting refers to a situation where an...