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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

On Friday 08/05/2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed into NJ law a bill that will increase auto insurance premiums for about 1 million New Jersey drivers. Current Bodily Injury NJ state minimums will...

While many employers experimented with flexible schedules, remote work and better work life balance prior to COVID-19, the pandemic has changed the complexion of the modern workforce. Now, most...

During the July 28, 2022 meeting of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”), a number of hot topics were discussed. No matter which issue we discuss first, it will seem like we are...

James F. Devine, the Managing Partner of the firm’s Lancaster office and firmwide Chair of the Employment Law Practice Group, recently published an article entitled An Introduction to Medical...