Blog Category: Employment & Discrimination
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Aug 9, 2023 | Written by: | Share
On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) into law. The PWFA took effect on June 27, 2023, and requires “covered” employers to provide reasonable...
Employees vs. Independent Contractors
Jul 7, 2023 | Written by: | Share
Determining whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor is a critical task for employers in New Jersey. The classification holds significant implications for...
District Court Confirms That NJ’s Cannabis Law Does Not Provide Individuals with Private Right of Action
Jun 20, 2023 | Written by: | Share
In a recent decision, Zanetich v. Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc d/b/a Walmart, Inc., et al. (May 24, 2023), the New Jersey District Court confirmed that New Jersey’s cannabis law does not provide...
Do I Have a Right to Bring a Service Animal to Work in New Jersey?
Jun 5, 2023 | Written by: | Share
In recent years, the recognition and understanding of service animals has grown significantly. These highly trained animals provide invaluable assistance to individuals with disabilities, enabling...
My Employer is Being Mean to Me…Can I Sue?
May 15, 2023 | Written by: | Share
As an employee in New Jersey, you may be wondering if you have any legal recourse against your employer in certain situations. In New Jersey, you generally cannot sue your employer simply because...
Guidance On The Application Of FMLA To Remote Workers
Apr 28, 2023 | Written by: | Share
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor recently issued guidance to address questions that have arisen regarding the application of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act...
Supreme Court Says Highly Compensated Supervisor Eligible for Overtime
Mar 10, 2023 | Written by: | Share
On February 22, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that an employee who earned over $200,000 per year was entitled to overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Supreme Court ruled that...
Employers Can Be Liable for Not Protecting Employees’ Personally Identifiable Information
Feb 10, 2023 | Written by: | Share
Employers are entrusted with a substantial amount of personally identifiable information (PII) on their employees, such as birthdates, Social Security numbers, banking information, tax information,...
Is it True? Will Noncompete Agreements Soon Be a Thing of the Past?
Jan 30, 2023 | Written by: | Share
Just days after the champagne was gone and the noisemakers put away, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the proposal of a new rule that would prohibit employers from imposing noncompete...
“Speak Out Act” Helps Protect Rights of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Victims to Disclose Abuse
Jan 20, 2023 | Written by: | Share
On December 7, 2022, President Biden signed the Speak Out Act into law. This new law bars judicial enforcement of nondisclosure and non-disparagement clauses related to allegations of sexual...