We previously reviewed OSHA requirements for businesses and threat assessments in the workplace, but there is always more to learn. All too frequently on the news we hear about a “disgruntled” employee who shot innocent co-workers simply doing their job, or the ex-spouse of an employee who wanted to get revenge in the sanctity of […]

Anti-harassment and anti-discrimination laws guide employers on the minimum legal standards that they must follow in the workplace. In 2017, culturally competent employers should want more than the legal minimum. They must aim to create, and to cultivate, a diverse and inclusive workplace. In 2017, it is not just a question of SHOULD we have […]

As of January 1, 2017 the New Jersey minimum wage rate was increased from $8.38 per hour to $8.44 per hour, as announced by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (“NJDOL”). This adjustment was based upon an increase in the Consumer Price Index for urban wage earners and clerical workers. It is […]

United States Federal Law requires that every employer who recruits, refers for a fee, or hires an individual for employment must complete, within a given short period of time from hire, an I-9 form which verifies the employee’s identity and authorization to work in this country. Starting on January 22, 2017, employers must use  the […]

Is your company hosting a holiday Party? Be prepared! There are numerous issues and liabilities that your company, management and employees can be subject to, including harassment and negligence claims. Here is a list of Best Practices to help you avoid liability during this season of merriment! 1. Make sure that your policies, including your […]

Author:  Nicole Sorokolit Croddick, Employment Law Attorney Many US employers had a lot to be thankful about this Thanksgiving! On November 22, 2016, a federal judge in Texas (Judge Mazzant) stunned many by pumping the brakes on the Department of Labor’s new federal overtime rule which should have taken effect on December 1, 2016. The […]

Nearly 2 million American workers report having been victims of workplace violence each year. Many more cases go unreported. The questions are: Is your company prepared for the worst? Is your reception area going to serve as an effective gatekeeper between your employees and the world? Research has identified factors that may increase the risk […]

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), also known as the federal Wage and Hour Law, regulates minimum wage, overtime, equal pay, record keeping, and child labor for employees of enterprises engaged in interstate or foreign commerce, and employees of state and local governments (basically everyone). The FLSA is arguably the most violated labor law by […]

The suit against Roger Ailes sheds light on recent developments regarding the scope of arbitration provisions in the State of New Jersey. Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson filed suit against Roger Ailes, Chairman of Fox News, for alleged sexual harassment in the workplace.  She chose to file her suit in State Court in New Jersey.  […]