Category Archives: Employment Law
DOL Reaches Settlement With New Jersey Bakery
On May 21st, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with a bakery in New Jersey. The company will pay nearly $180,000 to resolve allegations of workplace safety violations related to a 2023 accident that resulted in a worker undergoing partial finger amputations. Here, our New Jersey… Read More »
New Jersey Regulators Put Stop Work Order in Place Against Construction Company that Misclassified Workers
On March 4th, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development announced that a stop work order has been placed against a construction company on the grounds that it misclassified workers. Imperio Castillo Construction Corporation allegedly misclassified nine workers. In this article, our New Jersey employment attorney provides a more comprehensive overview… Read More »
New York State Senate Passes “No Severance Ultimatums Act”
In March of 2025, the New York State Senate passed the No Severance Ultimatums Act. The proposed law is designed to “prevent employers from giving coercive ultimatums to employees or former employees relating to such employee’s severance from employment.” If it becomes law, the bill would give workers in New Jersey the right to… Read More »
Tens of Thousands of Probationary Federal Employees are Being Laid Off—What it Means for New Jersey
A major effort is underway to reform federal agencies. As reported by CNN, the Trump Administration terminated tens of thousands of probationary employees across dozens of agencies and sub-agencies. Workers all across the country are feeling the effects—not just in the District of Columbia. Indeed, the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) reports… Read More »
What to Bring for Your Initial Consultation for Wrongful Discharge with Poulos LoPiccolo PC
If you’ve experienced what you believe to be a wrongful discharge, scheduling an initial consultation with an experienced New Jersey employment attorney is an important first step toward protecting your rights. During this meeting, your attorney will evaluate your case, advise you on potential legal remedies, and guide you on the best course of… Read More »
Pregnancy-Related Disabilities and Workplace Discrimination: Know Your Rights
Pregnancy-related disabilities can create unique challenges for employees in the workplace, requiring adjustments to job duties, schedules, or other conditions to ensure a safe and equitable work environment. Federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), offer robust protections for pregnant employees and… Read More »
The Role of Employment Contracts in Wrongful Termination Cases
Employment contracts play a crucial role in wrongful termination cases, offering employees potential recourse when their dismissal violates the terms of an agreement. In New Jersey, where at-will employment is the default arrangement, written, implied, or verbal employment contracts can provide exceptions to the at-will doctrine and serve as the foundation for wrongful termination… Read More »
New Jersey Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Employee in Expenses Reimbursement Case
Recently, a New Jersey appellate court issued an important decision in favor of an employee in a case centered on an employer’s failure to reimburse certain expenses. In the case of Sands v. Board of Review, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the court found that the employer’s failure to reimburse an employee for… Read More »
Employed in New York City? Your Employer Should Have an Updated “Bill of Rights” Posted By July 1st
As explained by NYC Consumer and Worker Protection, employers in New York City are required to post an updated “Worker Bill of Rights” in their workplace by July 1st, 2024. The agency recently released updated details on the new regulations for posters—which must be multilingual. Within this article, our New York City employment lawyer… Read More »
New Jersey in Battle With Lyft Over Classification of Drivers
According to a report from the New Jersey Monitor, state regulators are in a dispute with Lyft over allegations that the ridesharing company improperly misclassified its drivers. Notably, The New York Times reports that the state settled a similar lawsuit with Lyft’s top competitor Uber in 2022 for approximately $100 million. Within this article,… Read More »
