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State Law Overrides Contractual Severance for Borough...
When it comes to public employment in New Jersey, the terms and conditions of employment are not merely a matter of private contract. Statutory law often governs public employment and supersedes or... Read More > -
Restaurants and Those in the Hospitality Business Should...
Employers in the restaurant and hospitality industries must be aware of the risks associated with tip pooling. Non-compliance with wage and hour laws can result in significant financial penalties.... Read More > -
EEOC releases Updated “Know Your Rights” Poster...
Employers with at least 15 employees are now required to post the new mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s “Know Your Rights” poster. The poster, replaces and updates the... Read More > -
Can New Jersey Employers Fire an Employee for Marijuana Use?...
On September 9, 2022, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission on Workplace Impairment published Guidance regarding whether employers may fire employees for smoking or otherwise ingesting... Read More > -
New York City’s Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect...
On November 1, 2022, New York City employers will be required to disclose salary ranges in advertisements for job openings, promotion and transfer opportunities pursuant to New York City’s Pay... Read More > -
Exercising Free Speech Rights Does Not Support a Pierce...
On May 20, 2022, the New Jersey Appellate Division held in a published opinion that an employer is free to terminate an at-will employee based on the employee’s racially insensitive remarks made on... Read More > -
What Should You Know About the New Ban on Forced...
There is a general belief that arbitration favors employers and large businesses. However, an important change in the law, backed by bipartisan support, has advanced employee rights significantly by... Read More > -
Restrictive Covenants for Doctors and the Need to Remain...
It has long been the law in New Jersey that doctors can be bound to reasonable restrictive covenants. This includes those arising out of a sale of a medical practice as well as non-competition... Read More > -
Four Employment Law Issues Small Business Owners Need to Be ...
1) Marijuana Use by Employees: While the federal government is not going to legalize recreational marijuana, states and local jurisdictions continue to propose and pass legislation that addresses... Read More >