Category Archives: Employment Law
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 »
Employer in New York State Faces Lawsuit for Constructive Discharge
On September 30th, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that an employer from New York is facing an employment lawsuit for alleged constructive discharge. A.W. Farrell & Son, Inc., a roofing company from Buffalo, is facing allegations that is effectively forced an employee to resign after it failed to address sexual harassment…. Read More »
New Jersey Minimum Wage Increase Coming on January 1st
According to a report from The National Law Review, the New Jersey state minimum wage is set to increase on January 1st, 2025. It will be more than twice as high as the federally mandated minimum wage. Here, our New Jersey wage and hour attorney provides an overview of key things to know about… Read More »
Employment Law in New York: Captive Audience Meetings
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was considering regulation that restricted so-called “captive audience meetings” in the workplace. However, change in administration has stalled the rule-making process. In the meantime, New York has initiated its own statewide restrictions. In this article, our New York City employment attorney provides a more detailed overview of the… Read More »
Can You Get Remote Work as a Reasonable Accommodation in New Jersey?
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) protect disabled job applicants and employees against discrimination in the workplace. A worker may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the LAD and/or ADA. You may be wondering: Can remote work be a reasonable accommodation for a disability? The… Read More »
