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New Jersey Amends Unemployment Compensation Law

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In November 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed an amendment to the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law intended to streamline the benefits process. The amendment, which took effect on July 31, 2023, expands the employer’s...more

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Workplace Law Update: 22 Essential Items on Your August To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

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How to Prepare for New Obligations Under New Jersey’s Unemployment Compensation Law

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New Jersey employers should prepare now for significant new reporting obligations under the state’s Unemployment Compensation Law. Recent amendments will require employers to conduct all communications with the New Jersey...more

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Employers Face New Reporting Obligations and Other Changes Under New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law

Effective July 31, 2023, pursuant to amendments signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy, several changes will impact employer compliance with the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation law.  The increased penalties associated...more

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New Jersey Employers Face Imminent Changes to Unemployment Compensation Law, Including Mandatory Reporting, Appeals, and Penalties

On November 3, 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a number of substantial changes to New Jersey’s Unemployment Compensation Law (UCL). This article highlights the significant amendments to the UCL that will take...more

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Unemployment Compensation 101 – What Counts as Wilful Misconduct Under Connecticut Law?

As we turn the page to 2023 it’s as good a time as ever to review one of the most important concepts in unemployment compensation – “wilful misconduct.”  From an employer’s perspective understanding when the wilful misconduct...more

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Colorado’s Required Notice for Separating Employees—New Form Released

In May 2022, Colorado passed a new law requiring employers to provide a notice to all separating employees alerting them that unemployment compensation benefits may be available. Specifically, Section 8-74-101(4) of the...more

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New Jersey High Court Says Separate Corporate Structure Not Enough to Establish Independent Contractor Status

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On August 2, 2022, the Supreme Court of New Jersey handed down a key ruling that significantly impacts how companies across the state should classify workers as independent contractors. In East Bay Drywall, LLC. v. Department...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates From The NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office - June #4

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This week, the Senate passed its version of the budget bill and Legislators agreed on an unemployment bill. Senate Budget Bill - The Senate this week passed its version of the biennial budget bill (S 105). The bill now...more

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Special Shift Assignments and the FMLA

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In 2021, as everyone begins to hope that the world will shift back to normal after the chaos of COVID-19, many employers are finding that they have no workers to fill open positions as they ramp up production and expand...more

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Iowa Ends Participation in Federal Unemployment Benefit Programs

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Governor Reynolds announced effective June 12 the state of Iowa will stop participation in several federal pandemic-related unemployment benefit programs. Iowa will continue to pay regular unemployment, without the additional...more

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Purchasing an Ohio Business: Traps for the Unwary

Most business acquisitions are structured as purchases of assets in order to insulate the buyer from exposure to the liabilities of the seller. While that is generally an effective strategy, there are exceptions and nuances...more

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Will Employees Need To Demonstrate “More Than A Feeling” Of A COVID-19- Unsafe Workplace To Get Unemployment Benefits?

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President Biden wants to “help ensure unemployed Americans no longer have to choose between paying the bills and keeping themselves and their families safe from COVID-19.” Specifically, he has instructed the U.S. Department...more

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Unemployment Insurance Fraud: What to Do When It Strikes Your Business and Workers

As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, and as states race to keep up with unprecedented volumes of claims for unemployment insurance (“UI”) benefits and relax certain requirements, like waiting periods, scam artists and criminals...more

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How to Make Filing Your 2020 Returns Less Taxing

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Unquestionably, 2020 was a year full of unforeseen challenges. As much as we may want to put last year completely behind us, we need to file our 2020 tax returns before completely letting go. Although we speak about the...more

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Dealing with The CARES Act and the Current Status of Offsets in Pennsylvania Workers Compensation

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Chartwell attorneys Kaitlin Perry, Lee Fiederer and Jason Hanford discuss whether employers are entitled to an offset for payment of Pennsylvania workers’ compensation wage loss benefits to a claimant who has also received...more

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Comprehensive FAQs For Employers On Hurricanes And Other Workplace Disasters

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This article addresses many employment-related issues facing employers in the wake of hurricane-related disasters; consequently, in addition to federal laws, we also focus on certain state laws, especially those in the areas...more

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The Department of Labor Updates FLSA and Unemployment Compensation Guidance

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Last week, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued additional guidance about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state unemployment compensation. Telework and Flex Schedules The DOL’s Wage & Hour division updated its...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Nota Bene Episode 90: U.S. Q3 Check In: Stimulus, Relief, Election, and Direction with Elizabeth Frazee and Jonathan Meyer

While most agree that Congress must do something to help the U.S. economy and the American people, there is some disagreement as to how, when, and what needs to get done. That is precisely what we’re exploring in today’s...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Employment Flash - July 2020

This edition of Employment Flash summarizes key employment law issues related to COVID-19 as well as two seminal U.S. Supreme Court rulings that protect gay and transgender employees from discrimination, and clarify the...more

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Clarifies Independent Contractor Standard For Purposes of Unemployment Compensation Taxes

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Q. What is the standard for determining whether an individual is an independent contractor under Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation law? ...more

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Politicians seek a 100% immunity in coronavirus — from lawsuits seeking justice

It’s a little hard to fathom but actions speak louder than words: For political partisans, what seems to be scarier than a novel coronavirus that has infected more than 1 million Americans and claimed more lives in a few...more

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COVID-19 Insights Week In Review - April 2020

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As we enter a critical stage of the coronavirus pandemic, your team at ML Strategies continues to monitor federal and state legislative and regulatory responses to the public health and economic crisis. Each week, ML...more

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Pennsylvania COVID-19 Update Featuring Former Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett

Former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett led this panel to discuss the most current information available regarding COVID-19 restrictions in Pennsylvania, what may be next on the horizon, how to respond if you are the target...more

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Alabama Department Of Labor Modifies Unemployment Compensation Rules

On March 16, the Alabama Secretary of Labor announced modifications to the Alabama unemployment compensation rules. These changes are meant to provide employees who are affected by COVID-19 an opportunity to apply for...more

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