On July 25, 2019, Acting Governor Sheila Oliver signed NJ A1094 (the “Law”), banning salary history requests in New Jersey. Consistent with the growing trend, New Jersey joins the ranks
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Reminder: Oct. 9, 2019, Deadline Approaches for New York Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
New York employers have until Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, to train each of their employees on sexual harassment prevention. The training must be conducted annually thereafter, and must satisfy
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New Jersey Implements Steep Sanctions for Wage Payment Violations
On Aug. 6, 2019, New Jersey Acting Gov. Sheila Oliver signed a new “wage theft” law that expands the fines, penalties, and damages to be imposed for violations of the
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New Jersey Passes Law Eroding Bedrock of Settlement – Confidentiality Provisions Relating to Discrimination, Retaliation, and Harassment Claims No Longer Enforceable
On March 18, 2019, landmark legislation was passed that could dramatically impact the resolution of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims. under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”), and “other”
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New NYC Sick Leave Law Expands Usage for Persons ‘Equivalent of Family’ and Safe Leave
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs has issued a revised Notice of Employee Rights under the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA), formerly the Earned Sick Time
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Federal Law Reaches a Tipping Point
On March 23, 2018, President Trump signed into law the 2,232-page Omnibus Appropriations bill – HR 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2018, which funds the government for the rest
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Whistle(blow) While You Work: Supreme Court Rules That “Watchdog” Employees Are Protected Under CEPA
On July 15, 2015, the New Jersey Supreme Court settled the debate over whether employees who are responsible for monitoring and reporting employer compliance may seek whistleblower protection under New
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DOL Says Most Workers Are Employees Under Federal Law
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued an Administrator’s Interpretation regarding the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. Having received numerous complaints from workers on this issue over the
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GT Alert — New Pregnancy Laws Deliver Additional Protections for Women
New Jersey lawmakers recently amended the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to provide additional protections for women in the workplace.
Employers are now required to provide reasonable accommodations to
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New Jersey Gender Equity Notice Requirements
Employers operating in New Jersey must now “conspicuously post” the attached gender equity poster in a place accessible to their New Jersey employees. Employers can satisfy this requirement by posting
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