New York lawmakers closed out the 2026 legislative session with several significant workplace bills that turn up the heat on employers’ compliance to-do lists. Collectively,
On May 26, 2026, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued a decision in Sanders v. The Levari Group, LLC holding that the New Jersey
On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued four opinion letters addressing a series of hot-button wage
On May 28, 2026, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued FLSA2026-5, which was one of four opinion letters issued that day relating to wage
Our DEI Legal Developments Spotlight discusses recent DEI-related updates impacting the private sector and public sector developments that may provide insight into similar issues in the
Although the COVID-19 pandemic officially concluded on May 11, 2023 when President Biden announced the end of the public health emergency, COVID-related illnesses and
California recently enacted two pieces of legislation, which further restrict non-compete agreements. On September 1, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 699, which
On January 1, 2018, California enacted its Fair Chance Act (“FCA”) – also known as a “ban the box” law – which limits the
UPDATE: New York has published Frequently Asked Questions and other information on the obligation to notify employees of unemployment benefit rights, available HERE. Following
By Catherine I. R. Pontoriero, Esq. and Rachel H. Khedouri, Esq On September 13, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued
By Melanie M. Ghaw, Esq. and Rachel H. Khedouri, Esq As a reminder, New York State’s pay transparency law is scheduled to go into
On January 22, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) voted 2-1 to rescind its “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” (“Enforcement
New Jersey Appellate Division Broadly Applies Ending Forced Arbitration Act In this consolidated appeal, the New Jersey Appellate Division held in McDermott v. Guaranteed
Now that they holiday season has drawn to a close and we have began 2026, California employers should start preparing—and quickly—to comply with newly
On November 17, 2025, the Southern District of New York held in Mera v. SA Hospitality Group, LLC, et al., 23 civ. 3492 (PGG)(SDA)
A recent New Jersey District Court decision serves as a sharp reminder that job titles and pay structures alone don’t determine exemption status. An
Update: Following its original decision, the Third Circuit granted a panel rehearing in NRA Group, LLC v. Durenleau et al., vacated its August 26,
In the words of Justice Ruth Ginsburg, “It’s so important for little girls to see women on the Supreme Court—it’s natural and proper.” At
During this year’s Black History Month, NFC pays tribute to the critical roles that African Americans have played in building and shaping a more
CHATHAM, NJ – September 13, 2021 Top-ranked employment law firm, Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, PC (NFC), is pleased to announce that it has expanded its
CHATHAM, NJ – September 7, 2021 Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, PC Employment Attorneys (NFC), a top-ranked Employment Law Firm representing management, is pleased to announce
CHATHAM, NJ – July 31, 2021 Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, PC (NFC), a top-ranked Employment Law Firm representing management, is pleased to welcome both Arooj
NFC has been built on the principle of embracing diversity within our firm as well as our communities. It is because of our strong
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