Monthly Archives: June 2025
Four Bad Things that Might Happen If You Fail to Set Up a Business Succession Plan
Every business in New Jersey and New York should have a comprehensive succession plan in place. Without a business succession plan, ownership disputes can erupt and threaten the stability of your company. Further, key employees may leave due to uncertainty, there may be operational disruptions, and, worse yet, heirs/co-owners might clash over control of… Read More »
New York Limits Damages in Frequency of Pay Cases
The New York State Department of Labor explains that state law “requires manual workers to be paid weekly, and clerical and other workers at least twice per month.” If pay frequency laws are violated, affected workers can seek compensation. However, recently, New York lawmakers took action to limit the damages that can be sought… Read More »
DOL Reaches Settlement With New Jersey Bakery
On May 21st, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with a bakery in New Jersey. The company will pay nearly $180,000 to resolve allegations of workplace safety violations related to a 2023 accident that resulted in a worker undergoing partial finger amputations. Here, our New Jersey… Read More »
New Jersey Regulators Put Stop Work Order in Place Against Construction Company that Misclassified Workers
On March 4th, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development announced that a stop work order has been placed against a construction company on the grounds that it misclassified workers. Imperio Castillo Construction Corporation allegedly misclassified nine workers. In this article, our New Jersey employment attorney provides a more comprehensive overview… Read More »
New York State Senate Passes “No Severance Ultimatums Act”
In March of 2025, the New York State Senate passed the No Severance Ultimatums Act. The proposed law is designed to “prevent employers from giving coercive ultimatums to employees or former employees relating to such employee’s severance from employment.” If it becomes law, the bill would give workers in New Jersey the right to… Read More »