Shortly after the January 2025 inauguration, the government embarked on a sweeping campaign to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the public
New Jersey employers feeling left out this holiday season? Well, you must have been good because – just in the jolly ‘ol Saint Nick of
While it may have been a relatively silent night for employers in 2025, Albany’s legislative elves toiled away to gift employers with plenty of
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)
On November 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced updated materials, reinforcing its commitment to “advancing robust enforcement and awareness around
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
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
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These past few weeks, we have watched in horror the heartbreaking murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. These atrocities are painful reminders
Please register on the link below to access the recording: Live Complimentary Webinar Recording: Return to Work 2.0 – Getting Your Workforce Back Into
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
NEW JERSEY COURT FINDS THAT PLAINTIFF FAILED TO ESTABLISH A PRIMA FACIE CASE OF DISCRIMINATION WHERE EMPLOYER HIRED AN INDIVIDUAL IN THE SAME PROTECTED
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