NJ PASSES LAWS TO AMEND ITS “MINI-WARN ACT” AND INCREASE STATE PROTECTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES
Yesterday, important new legislation was passed in New Jersey. A complete list of changes is included in this press release: HERE. Of particular importance to New Jersey employers are changes to the New Jersey mini-WARN Act and changes to family leave programs.
ATTENTION NY EMPLOYERS: NY ENACTS STATEWIDE SICK LEAVE LAW
On April 3, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Enacted Budget for fiscal year 2021, which includes what his office touts as the “strongest Paid Sick Leave program in the nation.” The FY2021 Enacted Budget includes Senate Bill 7506B, which, among other things, requires that all New York State employers provide sick leave to workers. The […]
New Jersey Supreme Court affirms protections for employees using medical marijuana
Wild v. Carriage Funeral Holdings, Inc., (A-91-18) (082836) (March 10, 2020) By Kegan S. Andeskie, Esq., on March 13, 2020 On March 10, 2020, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision, affirming that an employee may state a claim under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”) based on disability discrimination and/or […]
EMPLOYERS: “TOP 10” CHECKLIST FOR 2020
Many employment law changes are happening in 2020 and we want to make sure you are prepared. As you already know if you have been following our Employment Law Alerts, 2019 has been a very busy year in the employment arena with many changes going into effect in the coming weeks. NFC wants to make […]