Category Archives: Employment Law
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 »
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 »
What is the Law for Pay Transparency in New Jersey?
New Jersey has some of the most comprehensive, well-developed pay transparency requirements in the entire country. It is crucial that both employers and employees know the law. In this article, our New Jersey employment attorney provides a guide to the law for pay transparency in New Jersey. What is Pay Transparency and Why Does… Read More »
Amazon Files Lawsuit to Stop New York State Labor Law
According to a report from Law360, Amazon has filed a lawsuit against the State of New York in effort to stop a labor law that it contends is preempted by the federal National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The Trump Administration supports the Amazon lawsuit against New York law. Here, our New York City employment… Read More »
Report: New Jersey Sues Amazon for Pregnancy Discrimination, Disability Discrimination
On October 22nd, 2025, Reuters reported that the State of New Jersey has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against Amazon. Regulators allege, among other things, pregnancy discrimination and disability discrimination at a New Jersey-based distribution facility. In this article, our New Jersey employment attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of the case. Employment Discrimination… Read More »
