Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Furloughed Federal Employees in New Jersey Can Apply for Unemployment Benefits
The federal government shutdown is the longest in modern history. Many federal employees have been furloughed. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has made it clear that furloughed federal workers who are in New Jersey can apply for unemployment benefits. That is not the case in every U.S. state. Here, our… Read More »
How is a Hostile Work Environment Defined in New Jersey?
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) protects workers against harassment. Harassment occurs when an employee has been subject to a hostile work environment based on a protected characteristic. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we have extensive experience with hostile work environment claims. Here, our New Jersey hostile work environment lawyer provides a more comprehensive… Read More »
What is a Codicil to a Will?
Every adult in New Jersey should have a comprehensive will in place. Your last will and testament is your opportunity to control your estate. Of course, your needs can (and often will) change. A codicil to a will is a supplemental legal document that is used to make minor changes without writing an entirely… Read More »
New York City Expands Earned Sick Time Law
Recently, the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) was expanded. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we provide solutions-focused employment law representation in New York City. In this article, our New York City wage and hour attorney explains the key things that employers and employees know about the expanded earned sick time… Read More »
Change to the Law in 2026: Many Employers in New York Will Be Required to Register for the State’s Secure Choice Program
The New York Secure Choice Savings Program is a retirement savings program designed to encourage more private sector employers in the state to offer tax-advantaged retirement plans to their employees. Recently, state law was changed. In 2026, many more employers in New York will be required by law to register with the program. Here,… Read More »
Do I Still Need a Living Will if I Have a Health Care Surrogate?
Incapacity planning is an important part of estate planning. A health care surrogate is a trusted person who can step up and make medical decisions on your behalf when you are not able to speak for yourself. Even if you have a health care surrogate in place, it is still a best practice to… Read More »
School District in New Jersey Will Pay $650,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Case
On November 29th, 2025, NewJersey.com reported that a school district in New Jersey has agreed to pay approximately $650,000 to resolve a sexual harassment case. A mother in Burlington County brought the lawsuit after the school reportedly failed to stop the repeated sexual harassment of her young son. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we are… Read More »
The New Jersey Captive Audience Ban Takes Effect
Early last year, New Jersey Bill No. 4429 was signed into law. It bans so-called “captive audience” meetings in the workplace. On December 2nd, 2025, that law officially took effect in the state. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we are leaders in employment law in New Jersey. Here, our New Jersey employment law attorney provides… Read More »
Proposed New Jersey Bill Would Require More Employers to Provide Paid Family Leave
On December 16th, 2025, the New Jersey Monitor reported that a group of lawmakers in Trenton have introduced a new bill that would expand the state’s paid family leave program to cover additional employers. If the bill were to become law, many more smaller companies and organizations would be required to provide paid family… Read More »
Why New Parents in New Jersey Should Consult with an Estate Planning Lawyer
Are you expecting a new child or did you or your partner recently give birth? You undoubtedly have a lot on your mind during these busy times. While estate planning is probably not the first thing that you are thinking about, a new baby is a great time to speak to an attorney about… Read More »
