The City of Newark followed Jersey City’s lead as it passed an ordinance mandating certain employers to provide paid sick leave to its employees. The Sick Leave for Private Employees ordinance requires all private Newark businesses to provide paid sick leave to their employees who work at ...
The New Jersey Legislature is considering a Bill that would prohibit certain employment actions against employees who are affected by a state of emergency. The Bill defines “state of emergency” as a disaster or emergency, whether natural or man-made, for which either the Governor or a ...
Last week, the EEOC issued two new publications addressing religious garb and grooming in the workplace. The guides are designed to provide practical advice to employers and employees regarding the applicable law and case examples.
Last week, the EEOC issued two new publications ...
The Obama administration has announced that it is delaying the employer mandate for implementing certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). The ACA requires certain employers to provide healthcare coverage to their full-time employees. The employer mandate originally ...
Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) announced that it is reviving a proposed rule to change its procedures governing union-representation cases.
Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) announced that it is reviving a proposed rule to change ...
On January 21, 2014, Governor Chris Christie signed into law the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination amendment prohibiting pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. The amendment protects those who are “affected by pregnancy” and requires employers to provide those employees ...
Jersey City passed Ordinance No. 13-097, which requires all Jersey City businesses with 10 or more employees to provide paid sick leave to its employees. Employers with less than 10 employees must provide its employees with unpaid sick leave.
The ordinance applies to all full-time ...
On February 19, 2014, Michael A. Shadiack will be presenting "Tips for Employers When Drafting and Updating Employee Handbooks," at the National Business Institute Seminar in Newark.
On February 14, 2014, Michael A. Shadiack will be presenting "The Right Decision: Exempt Versus Non-Exempt" addressing worker classification issues at the NJBIA Human Resource Seminar in Eatontown.
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On February 14, 2014, Michael A ...
Effective January 1, 2014, the minimum hourly wage for non-exempt employees increased in both New Jersey and New York. In New Jersey, the minimum wage increased from $7.25 to $8.25 per hour. In New York, the minimum wage increased from $7.25 to $8.00 per hour. Employers need to be aware of these ...