Author Archives: Jay Butchko
New Jersey Lawmakers Considering Proposal to Expand Family Leave Protections
According to a report from WHYY, a group of lawmakers in New Jersey are considering a proposal to expand family leave protections in the state. The bill—which still has a number of different steps to go through before it would become law—was introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly. If passed, it would gradually,… Read More »
New York Jury Awards Employee $1.675 Million in Disability Discrimination Case (Significant Punitive Damages)
On February 8th, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) confirmed that a jury in Western New York awarded $1.675 million in financial compensation to a deaf individual who was subject to disability discrimination. Notably, the award includes $1.5 million in punitive damages. Here, our New York City disability discrimination attorney discusses the judgment… Read More »
Advocacy Group: Staffing Agencies are Violating New Jersey New Temp Worker Laws
On February 12th, 2024, the New Jersey Monitor reported that temp worker advocates are sounding the alarm that staffing agencies in the state are out of compliance with the new temp worker laws. As of early February, 40 complaints have been filed with state regulators over the new law. Within this blog post, our… Read More »
New Jersey Now has a $15.13 Per hour Minimum Wage for Most Workers
As of January 1st, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development states that the state’s minimum wage is now $15.13 for many workers. The state’s minimum wage—which is significantly higher than the federal level—exists to help protect the “health, efficiency, and general well-being” of workers. Here, our New Jersey wage and… Read More »
Is it Sexual Harassment if a Boss Promises a Promotion in Exchange for Sexual Favors?
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace. You may be wondering: Am I being sexually harassed if my boss is promising a promotion in exchange for sexual favors? The answer is “yes”—this is known as quid pro quo sexual harassment. Here, our Monmouth County workplace sexual harassment lawyer… Read More »
Does Signing a Severance Agreement Prevent You from Suing an Employer?
Are you preparing to sign a severance agreement? Did you already sign an agreement? You may have questions about the impact it will have on your rights. Severance pay is not required by law in New Jersey or New York. When an employee signs an agreement, he or she usually must agree not to… Read More »
Can an Employer in New Jersey Claw Back a Bonus If You Leave a Job Early?
Were you paid a bonus by an employer? Any contract related to the bonus matter. In New Jersey, employers include “claw back” provisions in bonus contracts. Investopedia defines a clawback as “a contractual provision that requires an employee to return money already paid by an employer.”In New Jersey, an employer may try to get… Read More »
Can You Be Fired in New Jersey If You Did Not Do Anything Wrong?
New Jersey is an at-will employment state. As described by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), the standard means that a relationship between an employer and employee is presumed to be voluntary and can be ended at any reason and for any time—but for violations of the law. Can you be fired in… Read More »
New Jersey Passes Domestic Workers Bill of Rights—Waiting for Governor’s Signature
According to a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer, New Jersey legislators have passed a domestic workers bill of rights. The proposed law—Assembly Bill 822 (AB 822)—is now waiting for the signature of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. If it becomes law, it would impact tens of thousands of employees. Within this blog post, our… Read More »
New Jersey Attorney General Announces Settlement in Gender Pay Discrimination Case
On January 8th, 2024, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that the state’s Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has reached a settlement in a gender pay discrimination case with AT&T. The employment law claim was filed on behalf of a female worker who alleges that her pay was lower than similarly-situated male… Read More »
