Category Archives: Employment Law
New Jersey Lawmakers Considering Proposal to Expand Family Leave Protections
According to a report from WHYY, a group of lawmakers in New Jersey are considering a proposal to expand family leave protections in the state. The bill—which still has a number of different steps to go through before it would become law—was introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly. If passed, it would gradually,… Read More »
Advocacy Group: Staffing Agencies are Violating New Jersey New Temp Worker Laws
On February 12th, 2024, the New Jersey Monitor reported that temp worker advocates are sounding the alarm that staffing agencies in the state are out of compliance with the new temp worker laws. As of early February, 40 complaints have been filed with state regulators over the new law. Within this blog post, our… Read More »
Does Signing a Severance Agreement Prevent You from Suing an Employer?
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 »
Can an Employer in New Jersey Claw Back a Bonus If You Leave a Job Early?
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 »
New Jersey Passes Domestic Workers Bill of Rights—Waiting for Governor’s Signature
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 »
New Jersey Enacts New Law to Protect Service Employees During Change of Ownership
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 »
DOL Fines Employer in New Jersey $180,000 for Workplace Safety Violations
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 »
Employee Rights in New Jersey: Wage Withholding for Damage
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 »
What to Know About New York’s Upcoming Social Media Privacy Law for Employees (March 2024)
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 »
Does Severance Pay Impact Unemployment Benefits in New Jersey?
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 »