Labor & Employment Law Blog

As promised, we’re sending out updates on developments in the law that might impact you. First, what’s happening with Families First Coronavirus Response Act? As discussed in our initial email, the House approved the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and we’re still waiting to see...

We hope that you’re staying safe and healthy during these hectic times. As part of our ongoing efforts to help our small business clients navigate this new reality, we wanted to update you on a significant development in the law that might impact you. What’s happening? The House just...

A lot changed in 2019 – especially for New York employers. This past year, the legal and regulatory landscape for companies in the state has taken on a whole new look. New rules were created, protections were expanded, and hurdles for aggrieved plaintiffs were lowered. In light of these...

New Jersey Employers – Does your employee handbook require that employees maintain a “professional” or “tidy” appearance? If so, you may need to rethink that policy. The New Jersey Division of Civil Rights has issued guidance on recent changes to the law protecting employees from...

A recent decision by a New York court paves the way for certain employees to privately sue their employers for “late” payments, even if they are paid in full. New York’s Labor Law mandates that “manual workers” be paid “weekly and not later than seven calendar days after the end of...