NJ Labor And Employment Law

The New Jersey Labor and Employment Law Blog is authored by Jay S. Becker and Joseph C. DeBlasio, shareholders in the Labor and Employment Law Practice Group, with support from the associates in the Group. It is dedicated to provide news and updates regarding all labor and employment matters throughout New Jersey.

Sarah Somerset Authors Q&A On The New US DOL Smart Phone App

What do employers need to know about the new US DOL smart phone app? The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently launched its first smart phone app, which acts as an electronic time-sheet, allowing employees to track their work hours and pay. Employees can input an hourly rate and hours worked, and the app will […]

Medical Marijuana Use Finally Gets Approved in NJ.

After over a year and a half since first signed into law by former Governor Jon Corzine, Gov. Christie finally approved the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.  The delay was related to the conflict of the state law with federal law, which still strictly prohibits the use and sale of marijuana, even for medicinal […]