New Jersey continues to rewrite the employment law landscape under Governor Phil Murphy. On March 18, 2019, the state amended the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) in two significant ways....more
3/20/2019
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As we begin 2019, employers nationwide must address a host of new obligations under state and local laws that will go into effect this year. With the decline in federal regulations under the Trump administration, states and...more
States and municipalities have tackled pay equity and minimum wage issues. Over the next few months, 19 states will see an increase in their minimum wage.
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States and municipalities have tackled pay equity and minimum wage issues. Regarding pay equity, there is a growing trend of laws and ordinances that place restrictions on employers when it comes to asking applicants about...more
2/7/2019
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Beginning this year, employers in some states will be required to provide sexual harassment training for employees, including supervisors and management staff. Depending on the jurisdiction, the statute may dictate the...more
Employers across the country continue to face potential litigation over the accessibility of their websites to individuals with disabilities. The increase in website accessibility litigation under the Americans with...more
8/24/2018
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Winn-Dixie Stores
A little more than 100 days into his tenure, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has made it clear that employment is one of his top priorities. In the past two weeks, Gov. Murphy has signed a Paid Sick Leave and an Equal Pay...more
5/10/2018
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is proposing new rules that would provide some employers with more flexibility to count tips toward the federal minimum wage—particularly important for hospitality industry businesses such...more
12/6/2017
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As we reported in our July 11 legal alert, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has commenced an investigation into the widening practice of employers paying hourly employees through the use of prepaid payroll cards....more