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Severance

Does Signing a Severance Agreement Prevent You from Suing an Employer?

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

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 »

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Paycheck

Can an Employer in New Jersey Claw Back a Bonus If You Leave a Job Early?

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

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 »

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New Jersey Passes Domestic Workers Bill of Rights—Waiting for Governor’s Signature

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

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 »

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New Jersey Enacts New Law to Protect Service Employees During Change of Ownership

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

Earlier this year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill 4682 into law. The new bill—which is set to take effect on October 22nd, 2023—will provide additional employment protections to service employees during a change of ownership. In this article, our New Jersey employee rights attorney provides an overview of the new law…. Read More »

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DOL Fines Employer in New Jersey $180,000 for Workplace Safety Violations

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

On October 3rd, 2023, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) fined an employer in New Jersey more than $180,000 for workplace safety violations. Litana Development Inc.—a contractor based in Passaic County—allowed employees of subcontractors to work dangerously close to high-voltage power lines without taking the proper safety precautions. Here, our New Jersey employee… Read More »

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EmployeeRights

Employee Rights in New Jersey: Wage Withholding for Damage

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

New Jersey has some of the most comprehensive state-level wage and hour laws in the entire country. As explained by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, state law strictly prohibits “the withholding of wages for illegal deductions, such as breakage, spillage and cash register shortages.” Here, our New Jersey employment lawyer… Read More »

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What to Know About New York’s Upcoming Social Media Privacy Law for Employees (March 2024)

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

Earlier this year, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S2518A into law. The law will put strict limitations on an employer’s ability to request sensitive social media account information from job applicants and employees. It is set to take effect in March of 2024. Within this article, our New York City employment… Read More »

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Severance

Does Severance Pay Impact Unemployment Benefits in New Jersey?

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

Leaving a job can be a challenge. Whether you are leaving voluntarily or involuntarily, a severance package can help to smooth your transition. You may be wondering: How does severance pay impact my right to file for unemployment benefits? Unlike in most other states, it generally does not affect your rights in New Jersey…. Read More »

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Major Class Action Wage and Hour Settlement: Ridesharing Drivers in New York Get More than $320 Million in Back Pay

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

According to a report from Central Coast Public Radio, the nation’s major ridesharing companies—Uber and Lyft—will pay $328 million in back wages to drivers in New York State. The settlement resolves allegations that Uber and Lyft improperly took sales tax out of driver payments when that cost should have been billed directly to passengers…. Read More »

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What to Know About New Jersey’s New Pay Transparency Law for Temporary Workers

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

The New Jersey Temporary Workers Bill of Rights (TWBR) was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy in February of 2023. On August 5th, the TWBR officially took effect. The law is designed, in large part, to equalize the pay between temporary workers (temps) and full-time employees. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we protect the… Read More »

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