Effective July 31, New Jersey’s Unemployment Compensation Law (the Law) will require new reporting requirements and feature other notable changes for employers.

Changes to the Law will require employers to submit post-termination notification to the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJ DOL) (independent from and not triggered by an employee’s claim for unemployment benefits). The employer must do this – “immediately and simultaneously” – by electronic means; and must submit the Form BC-10 (Instructions for Claiming Unemployment Benefits) to both the separated employee and the NJ DOL.

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Photo of Kristine Feher Kristine Feher

Kristine J. Feher is an experienced employment litigator and trial attorney, whose practice focuses on representing employers and managers in employment discrimination and wrongful discharge cases arising under employment laws. In addition, she litigates wage payment and overtime compensation claims (including class actions)…

Kristine J. Feher is an experienced employment litigator and trial attorney, whose practice focuses on representing employers and managers in employment discrimination and wrongful discharge cases arising under employment laws. In addition, she litigates wage payment and overtime compensation claims (including class actions) under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state laws. She also has wide-ranging experience in defending claims of breach of contract, infliction of emotional distress, and many other employment-related claims; and counsels franchisors regarding employment issues, including avoiding joint employer status with franchisees.

Kris assists clients in a variety of labor and employment matters including conducting workplace training; drafting policies and handbooks; ensuring wage and hour compliance; advising on performance management, terminations, and reductions in force; and defending Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and state fair employment practice agency charges. Kris prides herself on offering advice that is both practical and consistent with the employer’s business goals and culture.

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Scott P. Humphreys is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s New Jersey office. He focuses his practice on employment litigation matters arising from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, the New…

Scott P. Humphreys is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s New Jersey office. He focuses his practice on employment litigation matters arising from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, and the New Jersey Family Leave Act.

Additionally, Scott counsels clients on compliance matters pertaining to applicable state and federal employment laws.