On June 27, 2019, New Jersey’s Appellate Division ruled that New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) can extend “in appropriate circumstances” to plaintiffs who reside or work outside of the
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Recapping the Many Legislative Developments Affecting Private Employers in New York and New Jersey, So Far, in 2018
By Michael J. Slocum & Robert Bernstein on
Posted in Legislation
There have been many significant legislative developments over the past year which have and will affect private employers in New York and New Jersey. Federal, state, and local legislatures have…
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New Jersey Adopts State-Wide Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
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Posted in Wage & Hour
Earlier this month, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a much-anticipated state-wide paid sick leave law. The law, which will go into effect Oct. 29, 2018, requires all New Jersey…
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Revisiting the Great Joint Employment Debate
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Michael J. Slocum authored a New Jersey Law Journal article titled “Revisiting the Great Joint Employment Debate: From ‘Browning-Ferris’ to ‘Hy-Brand’ and Beyond.” The article discusses the joint employment doctrine
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Gaining Whistleblower Protection: Engaging in Activity Protected by Dodd-Frank is Not Enough
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Written by Michael J. Slocum and Eric B. Sigda.
A district court recently ruled that an employee simply engaging in activity protected by the Dodd-Frank Act’s anti-retaliation provision is…
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