Category Archives: Employment Law
EEOC Sues New York Times for Alleged DEI-Related Workplace Discrimination
On May 5th, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit against The New York Times for alleged DEI-related workplace discrimination. It is illustrative of the agency’s dramatic change in its position under the Trump Administration. Here, our New York City employment lawyer provides a more comprehensive overview of the allegations and… Read More »
New Jersey Announces New Independent Contractor Regulators
On May 5th, 2026, New Jersey regulators announced the finalization of new regulations for independent contractor classification. The regulations are set to take effect in October of 2026. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we have extensive experience handling wage and hour cases in New Jersey. Here, our New Jersey employment lawyer highlights the key things… Read More »
Can I Be Fired for Complaining About Workplace Conditions in New Jersey?
New Jersey employees have the right to raise concerns about unsafe, unlawful, or improper workplace conditions without facing retaliation. An employer generally cannot fire, demote, cut hours, or punish a worker because they made a protected complaint. Still, these types of claims can be complicated. These cases often turn on what the employee reported,… Read More »
Your Guide to Back Pay and the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law
A paycheck problem can build quietly over weeks, months, or even years. Under the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law, workers may have a claim for back pay if their employer failed to pay minimum wage, overtime, promised wages, or other legally required compensation. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we have extensive experience handling wage… Read More »
NLRB Ruling: New Jersey Hotel Violated Labor Law
As reported by Bloomberg Law News, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has upheld a ruling that a New Jersey based hotel violated labor law. The NLRB found support for a 2024 administrative law judge decision that found that Fairfield Parsippany, LLC broke federal labor law when it failed to bargain with a union… Read More »
New Jersey Supreme Court Rules Employer Cannot Swap Wages for an Apartment
Recently, New Jersey’s highest court ruled that an employer violated state law by attempting to swap unpaid wages for free rent in a basement apartment. In the case of Sergio Lopez v. Marmic LLC, the New Jersey Supreme Court determined that employers cannot lawfully force a worker to take a non-cash benefit in exchange… Read More »
Know Your Rights: Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation in New Jersey
In December of 2025, New Jersey passed a new Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation law. The law prohibits businesses and organizations from forcing employees to attend meetings or listen to opinions about religious, political, and/or labor relations (union-related) matters. Here, our New Jersey employment attorney explains the key things to know about your rights… Read More »
Small Business Raise Doubts About New Jersey Plan to Expand Paid Family Leave
New Jersey lawmakers are considering expanding the state’s paid family leave laws to cover more employers, including many small businesses. However, there are a number of small companies that are raising concerns. The New Jersey Business and Industry Association recently announced its opposition to the reform package. Here, our New Jersey employment attorney provides… Read More »
EEOC Rescinds 2024 Workplace Harassment Guidance
On January 23rd, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the official rescission of a 2024 workplace harassment guidance. In doing so, the agency emphasizes that unlawful harassment is still prohibited. In this article, our New Jersey employment lawyer provides a more detailed overview of the rescission of the 2024 workplace harassment guidance…. 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 »
