New Jersey Business And Employment Law
One of the core constitutional rights of Americans is the freedom of speech and peaceful demonstration. Yet, a recent decision by search engine giant Google may shed some light on limitations to this right. The company fired a significant number of employees for their...
Electronically stored information (ESI). It’s everywhere. In every case. And, it’s overwhelming! But in today’s practice, ESI is how cases are built and maybe even won. ESI relates to emails, text messages, internal messaging, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other types...
In mid-April, The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its final rule, putting in place the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The final ruling mostly adopted the pro-worker stance of the original format of the law. However, some states are...
A non-disparagement clause aims to prevent employees from taking any action that paints the company in a negative light. Commonly found in a variety of contracts, these clauses are often a core component of settlements and employment severance agreements signed by all...
For years, employers have turned to employee contracts and in-depth handbooks as ways to mitigate the liability that comes with hiring new talent. Restrictive covenants have long been popular inclusions in modern employment contracts. These special clauses allow...
On April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that an employee who files an employment discrimination suit against their employer over a job transfer need only demonstrate that the transfer caused “some injury” and not “significant harm.” The decision lowers the...
The decision to whistle blow is rarely easy, and those who have the courage to bring unlawful activity to light should know that they have rights to protect their careers. In New Jersey, the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) protects employees from...
All employees are given legal rights under both state and federal law. New Jersey passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to further protect pregnant women in the workplace environment. The law, which extends the protections under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act,...
In our digital age, eDiscovery plays a crucial role in helping employees who are seeking legal representation for their employment-related issues. When an employee approaches an employment lawyer for help, eDiscovery allows the lawyer to sift through vast amounts of...
Navigating the aftermath of a Reduction in Force (RIF) can be daunting for employees who find themselves suddenly without a job. What's even more complex is understanding whether this termination, mainly when you were on leave, could actually be considered wrongful...