Subscribe to Our FeedImportant Update From the Department of Labor Regarding FFCRA Sick Leave and Family Leave
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has just issued important new guidance regarding the use of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) paid sick leave and emergency paid family leave. This is the sick and family leave that must be offered by certain employers as of today, April 1st and for which employers will receive a credit […]
EMPLOYERS BEWARE: $2.4M Jury Verdict Serves as a Reminder of the Duty Employers Owe to Their Employees
A recent New Jersey Superior Court case involving PNC Bank as a defendant should serve as an eye-opening reminder to all employers that it has a duty to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees, free from harassment, discrimination and any other tort or prohibited conduct. Notably, this duty to maintain a safe […]
NJ On the Verge of Requiring Severance Benefits for Employees During Mass Layoffs
Co-Authored by Jeri Abrams Governor Murphy is expected to sign a bill which will require large employers (100 or more employees) to offer severance during mass layoffs. Mass layoffs mean the termination of 50 or more employees, including both part-time and full-time employees. For those employers with more than 100 employees, some of the significant […]
Being An Employer in New Jersey Just Got Harder: Introducing the New Jersey Wage Theft Act
When it comes to employment laws, New Jersey has long been considered one of the more employee friendly states in the country. Seeking to solidify its employee friendly status, on August 6, 2019, New Jersey formally enacted the New Jersey Wage Theft Act (“WTA”). The law triples(!!!) the statute of limitations for wage claims and […]
EMPLOYERS BEWARE: Asking An Applicant the Wrong Question During an Interview May Cost You!
On July 25th, filling in for Governor Phil Murphy who was on vacation, acting Governor Sheila Oliver signed into law Assembly Bill 1094, effectively barring employers from asking applicants about past salary and benefit history. The law takes effect January 1, 2020. In an attempt to eliminate gender based hiring practices, and to close the […]
New Law Limiting Employment Contracts and Settlement Agreements
S121 has been signed into law by Governor Murphy. The law appears to provide that any “non-disclosure provision” in any employment contract or settlement concealing the details related to discrimination, retaliation or harassment is unenforceable. This law does not apply retroactively. So all agreements previously signed remained in force. It is unclear how this will […]
New Jersey’s Friendly Paid Family Leave Law Just Got a Whole Lot Friendlier!
Continuing his trend of protecting and providing for middle class employees and working families in the State of New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy signed A3975 on February 19th, a law which effectively expands an already generous paid family leave program for those who are forced to miss work to care for a newborn child or […]
NJ Announces Minimum Wage Increase
Governor Murphy, Senate President Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Coughlin have just announced their plan to increase New Jersey’s minimum wage to $15 per hour. Currently, minimum wage in New Jersey is $8.85 per hour. Under the proposed plan, minimum wage would increase to $10/hour on July 1, 2019. Minimum wage would then increase by a […]
Do You Have Employees in New York or Do Business with the State of New York? If So, New Sexual Harassment Policy and Training Requirements Now Apply to You.
Co-Authored by Jeri Abrams New York and New York City have implemented strict requirements involving sexual harassment policies and training. The requirements apply not only to businesses located in New York, but also apply to any contractor doing business with the State of New York and its agencies. Every New York employer is now obligated […]
Much to the Satisfaction of Employers Across the State, Governor Christie Vetoes 2 Employment Law Bills
Authored by: Jay S. Becker Jeri L. Abrams Ari G. Burd Recently, Governor Christie vetoed 2 pieces of workplace related legislation. One bill that was vetoed sought to ban employers from inquiring about job applicants’ salary histories. The objective behind the bill was to help close the gender pay gap, but Governor Christie disagreed, stating […]
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