On June 24, 2024, the United States Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) final rule concerning digital accessibility took effect. The rule implements Title II of the American with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and requires web and...more
On June 5, 2024, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the first comprehensive reform to New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA) since its passing in 2002. This amendment to the long standing legislation was met with much...more
On January 9, 2024, a new bill was introduced to the Assembly Labor Committee in the New Jersey Legislature (Bill A2443) that may have the effect of lowering the standard for a claim of unlawful harassment. The Bill’s stated...more
New Jersey’s new mandatory minimum wage requirement will be effective January 1, 2024.
For most employers, the 2024 minimum wage for compensating employees will be $15.13 per hour (up from $14.13 per hour in 2023)....more
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently granted a defendant-employer’s motion for leave to appeal an Appellate Division decision interpreting the 2019 amendments (the “Amendments”) to the Wage and Hour Law (“WHL”) and the Wage...more
The New Jersey Division of Civil Rights (DCR) recently issued guidance on how the DCR will enforce the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis....more
8/10/2023
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New Jersey’s new mandatory minimum wage requirement will be effective January 1, 2023.
For most employers, the 2023 minimum wage for compensating employees will be $14.13 per hour (up from $13 per hour in 2022)....more
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released the “Know Your Rights” poster, which updates and replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster. The new poster provides guidance on federal...more
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the COVID-19 FAQs published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) have been an invaluable resource for employers. On July 12, 2022, the EEOC updated a number of Q&As,...more
Employers have until November 1, 2022, to plan for and comply with New York City’s recently amended Pay Transparency Law that requires employers to include salary ranges in all listings for job openings in New York City. ...more
On February 10, 2022, Congress passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the “Act”). President Biden has expressed support for the Act and is expected to sign it....more
On January 26, 2022, the State of New York enacted new legislation which significantly expands whistleblower protections under Section 740 of the New York Labor Law. The amended law will now provide a broader scope of claims...more
The holiday season is upon us, and many organizations are preparing to hold their annual holiday party in the coming weeks.
The CDC still advises that it is safest to “gather” virtually. It is the sole responsibility of...more
In 1990, many years before online shopping and web-based entertainment were mainstream, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA” or the “Act”), 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. Under Title III of the Act, the ADA...more
With vaccination rates for COVID-19 increasing, and more places of employment removing restrictions, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccination policies in the...more
6/24/2021
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On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the “Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.” The Act legalizes adult-use cannabis, expands the use of medical cannabis, and establishes the Office of Cannabis...more
On February 22, 2021, Governor Philip Murphy signed into law a trio of bills that collectively legalize adult use of recreational cannabis in the State of New Jersey. The legalization of cannabis, more commonly referred to...more
3/15/2021
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