The New Jersey Senate has introduced Bill S1631, which would expand the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination to prohibit discrimination based on height and weight in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
New Jersey Pay Transparency Law: NJ DOL Releases Guidance
Covered employers in New Jersey must now comply with pay transparency obligations for job advertisements and promotional opportunities. The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJ DOL) has now provided interpretative guidance on the new law in an FAQ.
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2025 New Jersey Employment Law Updates
New Jersey employers should review their employee handbooks and policies and consider revisions based on changes in the law or best practices. This GT Alert summarizes some recent legal updates
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In New York, Paid Breaks Now Required for Employees to Express Breast Milk
As of June 19, 2024, New York employers must provide up to 30 minutes of paid break time for employees to express breast milk at work, pursuant to New York
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New Jersey’s Unemployment Compensation Law Changes July 31
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
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COVID-19 Update: New Requirements for Workers in Health Care Facilities in New Jersey
On Aug. 2, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy announced that New Jersey health care workers in certain state and private facilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or face consistent COVID-19
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COVID-19 Vaccination: Paid Leave Enacted in New York
New York employees may now elect paid leave for time spent receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. Specifically, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Assembly Bill A3354B, on March 12, 2021, which provides
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