Blog Category: Employment & Discrimination
What Employers Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Mar 17, 2020 | Written by: | Share
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, employers are facing overwhelming questions regarding employer obligations, complying with government directives, and paid time off.
What Employers Need to Know About the New Overtime Salary Threshold
Oct 10, 2019 | Written by: | Share
The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) determines whether employees are eligible (non-exempt) or exempt from overtime requirements. Generally, the FLSA looks to either an employee’s work...
Wage Theft Act – the Latest Law Impacting Employers in NJ
Aug 21, 2019 | Written by: | Share
The New Jersey Wage Theft Act (WTA) is the most recent legislation following on the heels of several other laws significantly impacting New Jersey employers. The legislation was passed on August 6,...
Employers: Asking Job Candidates About Salary History Will Soon Be Illegal in NJ
Aug 9, 2019 | Written by: | Share
With the signing of Bill A1094 into law on July 25, 2019, New Jersey has followed in the footsteps of several other states by prohibiting employers from inquiring about job applicants’ prior earning...
New Jersey’s Expanded Medical Marijuana Law Presents Serious Implications for Employers
Jul 9, 2019 | Written by: | Share
New Jersey’s marijuana legislation has been in a constant state of flux for more than a year. Prior to July 2, 2019, New Jersey’s medical marijuana law allowed individuals who received a valid...
Governor Murphy Bans NDAs in Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Cases
Mar 20, 2019 | Written by: | Share
Effective March 18, 2019, New Jersey legislation now prevents employers from entering into non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements (NDAs) with employees who allege harassment in the workplace. ...
Governor Murphy Expands Family Leave Law
Feb 25, 2019 | Written by: | Share
On February 19, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that significantly expands the existing NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA), as well as the NJ Family Leave Insurance Law (NJFLI). The...
New Minimum Wage Passed in New Jersey
Feb 8, 2019 | Written by: | Share
On Feb. 4, 2019, a new minimum wage law was passed that will eventually raise the minimum wage in NJ for most workers to $15. For the first time the NJ minimum wage has been applied to...
NYC May Be Paving the Way for Employee Wellness with Its Proposed Legislation
Jan 18, 2019 | Written by: | Share
Newly proposed legislation by New York City Councilman Rafael Espinal, Jr., dubbed the “Right to Disconnect” bill, will essentially make it unlawful for employers to require their employees to...
Background Checks and Job Offers: Recent Court Ruling That Employers Need to Know
Oct 5, 2018 | Written by: | Share
Employers beware…if you intend to revoke an offer of employment based on information obtained from a background check, you must first provide a copy of the background check report to the job...