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New Jersey Joins New York and Pennsylvania in Treating Commissions as Wages

In Musker v. Suuchi, Inc., the New Jersey Supreme Court addressed whether commissions are considered “wages” under New Jersey’s Wage Payment Law (NJWPL) after a salaried employee sued her employer for allegedly withholding...more

New Jersey Employers: New Pay Transparency Act Goes into Effect June 1

As of June 1, New Jersey will join a growing number of states requiring pay transparency in job postings. The Pay Transparency Act that New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law mandates employers post internal and external...more

Third Circuit Affirms Home Health Care Aides Must Be Paid for Travel Between Clients

Having to compensate employees for time spent not working can be counterintuitive, but under certain circumstances, it is an employer’s obligation. Recently, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a District Court...more

New York Employers Should Be Mindful of New Break and Leave Laws Affecting Pregnant and Nursing Employees

Effective June 19, 2024, New York Labor Law § 206-c was amended to provide employees a 30-minute paid break to express breast milk. This 30-minute paid break time to express milk in the workplace is applicable to all public...more

New Jersey Employers Get Brief Reprieve on Older Claims Brought Under Wage Theft Act

KEY TAKEAWAYS - For claims that accrued prior to August 6, 2019, the applicable statute of limitations under the Wage Theft Act remains two years. For claims that accrued on or after August 6, 2019, the applicable statute of...more

Artificial Intelligence is Now a Reality and So Are the Dangers Associated with Implementing it in Employment Decisions

KEY TAKEAWAYS - Employers should be aware of the potential dangers and legal pitfalls in using Artificial Intelligence in the recruitment, hiring and promotion of employees. Employers cannot pass liability onto a...more

Employers Should Be Mindful of Using Electronic Signatures on Employment Agreements and Related Onboarding Documents

Key Takeaways - A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit suggests that employers take extra care when requiring employees to sign employment agreements electronically. Employers should have a...more

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