New Jersey Business And Employment Law
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...
If you have been terminated from your company due to layoffs or possible discrimination, you may have received a severance package. While obtaining a financial cushion may sound appealing, remember that a severance agreement is a legal contract. As with any contract,...
An LTIP, or Long-Term Incentive Plan, is a type of executive compensation package that is designed to reward senior executives for their long-term performance and commitment to the company and to encourage them to stay committed to the employer. Unlike other forms of...
Understanding the New Guidance: Are You Misclassifying Your Workers? The U.S. Department of Labor issued new guidance related to independent contractors. Their goal is to ensure that people who should be considered employees, with all of the benefits employees are...
In New Jersey, non-compete agreements have been a common practice among employers to protect their sensitive business information, such as customer lists and trade secrets, from being shared with competitors. These agreements, when employees sign them, act as a legal...