Blog Category: Employment & Discrimination
Can You Be Fired for Legal Cannabis Use in New Jersey? What Employees Need to Know
May 14, 2025 | Written by: | Share
As cannabis laws continue to evolve, New Jersey workers are left wondering if they can be denied a job or fired for using cannabis legally outside of work. While medical and recreational cannabis...
Understanding Your Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Mar 12, 2025 | Written by: | Share
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law designed to allow eligible employees to take unpaid job-protected leave to care for themselves or a family member. Employees who qualify for...
NJ Employers Take Notice: NJFLA Bereavement Protections on the Horizon
Feb 19, 2025 | Written by: | Share
New Jersey law is continually evolving to provide greater legal protections on behalf of employees. The New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) is one of the strongest state-level family leave laws in...
New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law: What You Need to Know
Jan 22, 2025 | Written by: | Share
New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, set to take effect on June 1, 2025, aims to address persistent wage and salary disparities that contribute to workplace discrimination. Despite existing employment...
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...