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New Jersey Implements Steep Sanctions for Wage Payment Violations
By Kristine Feher, Wendy Lario & Courteney Lario on
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
By Noel A. Lesica, Courteney Lario & Kristine Feher on
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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Whistle(blow) While You Work: Supreme Court Rules That “Watchdog” Employees Are Protected Under CEPA
Posted in State Law, Whistleblower
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
Posted in Department of Labor, FLSA
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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