Subscribe to Our FeedWhat Should An Employer Do When An Ill or Injured Employee Has No Available Leave?
Co-Authored By Jeri L. Abrams When an ill or injured employee fails to return to work after they have exhausted all available leave (or were never eligible for leave in the first place), an employer cannot automatically terminate the employee. The courts in New Jersey have held that a “reasonable accommodation” for a disability includes […]
New Jersey "Facebook Bill" Update
On March 21, the New Jersey General Assembly granted final legislative approval for bill A2878/S1915, commonly referred to as the “Facebook Bill”. If it becomes law, the Facebook Bill will prohibit employers from asking prospective or current employees to disclose their user name, password, or other means for accessing social networking websites. Prior to the […]
I'm Too Sexy It Hurts… My Employment
Studies often show that attractive workers tend to get hired sooner, get promotions more quickly, and are paid more handsomely than their less-attractive co-workers. But can good looks get you fired without any job protection? According to a unanimous decision by the Iowa Supreme Court, they can. In Nelson v. Knight, the Iowa Supreme Court […]
Restriction of Firearms in the Workplace
In light of recent mass-shootings, questions have been raised regarding firearms in the workplace. New Jersey already has some of the strictest firearms laws in the United States. Presently it is illegal to own or possess ammunition magazines in New Jersey that hold more than 15 rounds. Concealed carry permits are issued in extremely limited […]
Michigan Becomes the 24th Right to Work State. Could New Jersey Be Next?
In the short-term, it appears that the chance of New Jersey passing right to work legislation is not good. Given Senate President Sweeney’s recent response to the same question, “this will never, ever happen in New Jersey as long as I am Senate President,” coupled with the fact that both legislative chambers in New Jersey […]
Compliance With Wage & Hour Laws In The Wake Of Hurricane Sandy
Whether a NJ employer forced to shut down its operations as a result of Hurricane Sandy, or related event, is required to pay wages for the period of closure depends, in large part, on the classification of the affected employee under federal and state wage and hour laws. In other words, is the employee an […]
Jay S. Becker Featured Guest on blogtalkradio’s Business Dig Discussing The Importance Of A Social Media Policy
Whether you have one employee or hundreds, in today’s electronic world, you should assume that your employees are using some type of social media in their personal lives, and likely in their professional lives too. Are you? Is your company or organization taking advantage of social media marketing such as Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, LinkedIn […]
Jay Becker & Ari Burd Author Article, "A Review of the ADAAA Final Regulations"
Although the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) was enacted on Sept. 25, 2008, and became effective Jan. 1, 2009, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) did not issue the final amended regulations to the ADAAA until March 25, 2011. These regulations, which became effective on May 24, 2011, provide guidance to employers regarding […]
EMPLOYMENT LAW – SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently affirmed the right of an employer to take action against its employees for posting negative comments about the employer on a social media page. While it may seem obvious that an employer would have the right to take action, questions began to arise on the subject after the […]
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 […]
