On April 10, 2023, New Jersey lawmakers enacted a new bill that imposes several additional requirements on employers in New Jersey under the New Jersey WARN Act. The new amendments arguably make this the most aggressive Act of its kind in the country. Employers with establishments in New Jersey must familiarize themselves with the law and...
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C&W Journal
April 11, 2023
New Jersey WARN Act to Require Mandatory Severance Pay
March 22, 2023
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy with Podcast (Anatomy of a...
An article written by Employment Law Partner James F. Devine, Esq. discusses the need for employers to develop a comprehensive Equal Employment Opportunity Policy to communicate zero tolerance for...
March 15, 2023
Drug and Alcohol Policy with PODCAST (Anatomy of a Handbook Series)
An article written by Employment Law Partner Daniel M. Lieberman, Esq. discusses the need for a comprehensive Drug and Alcohol Policy to maintain a safe and productive work environment and reduce...
February 23, 2023
NLRB Rules Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in...
In a significant reversal of past precedent, a divided National Labor Relations Board ruled on February 21, 2023 that severance agreements which contain confidentiality or non-disparagement...
February 17, 2023
New Appeal Board Ruling Signals Post-Lockdown Shift Back Towards In...
In an unexpected Valentine’s Day surprise, the ongoing uncertainty relating to in-person hearings versus virtual hearings may have been clarified by the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal...
February 01, 2023
Medical Marijuana Policy and Podcast (Anatomy of a Handbook Series)
An article written by Employment Law attorney Ryan W. Morris discusses the need for employers to develop a Medical Marijuana Policy. A podcast discussing how to develop a Medical Marijuana Policy...
January 24, 2023
Overtime May Cost More in 2023
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes a threshold for calculation of overtime eligibility. From 2004 until 2020, that salary threshold was $23,600 ($455 per week). In January 2020, the...
January 18, 2023
New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Legal Update: Appellate Division...
In Garzon v. Morris County Golf Club , A-1100-21 (App. Div. December 23, 2022), the Appellate Division of New Jersey held that a Petitioner’s attorney’s counsel fee should not automatically be set...
January 12, 2023
Proposed Rule Seeks to Abolish Non-Compete Agreements
“Non-competes block workers from freely switching jobs, depriving them of higher wages and better working conditions.” So says Lina M. Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). On January...
December 14, 2022
Harassment and Discrimination Policy and Podcast (Anatomy of a...
An article written by Employment Law attorney James F. Devine discusses the need for employers to develop a Harassment and Discrimination Policy. A podcast discussing how to develop a Harassment...
November 15, 2022
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION POLICY and PODCAST (Anatomy of a...
An article written by Employment Law attorney Caitlin A. Donahue, Esq. discusses the need for employers to develop a Workplace Violence Prevention policy to protect its workers. A podcast...
November 08, 2022
Remote, Flexible and Hybrid Workplace: Current EEOC Guidance on a...
One of the lingering effects of COVID-19 is the changed landscape in many workplaces. During the height of the pandemic, businesses in certain industries, either voluntarily or involuntarily,...
November 02, 2022
Third Circuit Affirms State Farm's Win in UIM Coverage Dispute
In a case of significant importance to the insurance industry, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has concluded that Pennsylvania's Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law...
October 12, 2022
Workers’ Compensation Claims in the Remote and Hybrid Employment...
As our society emerges from the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers must confront the increased demand for flexible, remote and hybrid employment environments and the corresponding...
October 05, 2022
SAFETY POLICIES AND PROGRAMS with PODCAST (Anatomy of a Handbook...
An article written by Employment Law Partner Ryan J. Murphy, Esq. discusses the need for employers to develop a deliberate safety policy and program to protect its workers and prevent injuries. A...
September 28, 2022
OSHA Launches New Initiative for Warehousing, Storage, and...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently launched a new five-year regional initiative to address workplace injuries occurring in warehouses and other storage facilities in...
September 20, 2022
Court Issues Landmark Decision Pertaining to Gender and Protections...
On August 16, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, in the matter of Williams v. Kincaid , issued a landmark decision, providing that individuals with gender dysphoria...
September 07, 2022
DISCIPLINE AND DISCHARGE POLICY with PODCAST (Anatomy of a Handbook...
An article written by Employment Law Partner James F. Devine, Esq. discussing the challenges of labor and employee regulations that includes the pursuit of employment rights vs. employers for...
August 30, 2022
Changes to Medical Malpractice Venue Rules in Pennsylvania
On August 25, 2022, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court eliminated a venue exception for medical malpractice actions filed in the Commonwealth. The rule requiring that medical professional liability...
August 18, 2022
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT POLICY with PODCAST (Anatomy of a...
An article written by Employment Law Partner James F. Devine, Esq. discussing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) since its adoption in 1990 and how employers who wish to avoid...
August 15, 2022
Anatomy of a Handbook
While there is no law that specifically requires an employer to have a Handbook, we recommend that most employers adopt and publish one that meets their legitimate business interests and...