Jeffrey M. Daitz

As employees return to the office in greater numbers, many employers are facing an unexpected challenge: navigating increasingly polarizing political discussions in the workplace. From global conflicts to domestic political unrest, today’s charged socio-political climate is making its way into office conversations, sometimes with serious consequences.

On April 23, 2024, the United States FTC issued a sweeping final rule regarding the use of non-compete clauses in employment, creating new prohibitions and other changes to ongoing non-competes.

The DOL announced its Final Independent Contractor Rule that defines whether a worker is considered an employee or independent contractor under the FLSA

In an article published ston March 28, 2023, in Construction Dive, Paramus Partner Jeffrey M. Daitz and Red Bank Partner Joseph F. Herbert III provide insight on the ramifications for the construction industry resulting from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Strategic Enforcement Plan. If you start selectively enforcing the policy, that’s a red flag,

In the newest edition of the HBS Legal Trends podcast, HBS Paramus Partner Jeffrey M. Daitz was joined by Christopher Grosso, Partner and National Claim Advocacy & Consulting Leader at Conner Strong & Buckelew. The pair discussed how they use their respective expertise in insurance brokerage and employment to help organizations limit potential claims exposure.

Transitions in leadership can be defining times for senior care organizations. These transitions can be difficult to navigate, but upper-level management play a key role in how well staff are able to adapt to the change. How Leadership Transitions Effect Senior Care Organizations Good leaders bring stability and morale to senior care organizations. Jeffrey M. Daitz is a partner

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is delighted to welcome Aphrodite Hadjiloucas as an Associate to its growing office in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. Aphrodite focuses her practice on labor and employment law. Prior to joining HBS, she worked in the public sector, in the District of Columbia, where she advised on various matters pertaining to

In a Modern Healthcare article, New Jersey-based Partner and Co-Chair of Hall Booth Smith’s Labor & Employment Service Area Jeffrey M. Daitz explains the factors impacting employment negotiations between hospital systems and their workers. These tensions, which have been made worse by the uncertainties introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic, produce financial hardships for both sides.

In the 2021 edition of the New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine, the law firm of Hall Booth Smith (HBS) has once again been recognized for its outstanding legal work. Partners Jeffrey M. Daitz, Harry D. Norton, Jr. and Brian M. Murphy have all been named as Super Lawyers, and Attorney Brooke E. Reddin has been

Written by: Jacqueline Voronov, Esq. and Jeffrey M. Daitz, Esq. In a very pro-employee ruling, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York struck down four (4) key provisions of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) regulations implementing the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”).  The August

Written by: Jacqueline Voronov, Esq. and Jeffrey M. Daitz, Esq.  On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) into law.  The FFCRA modified the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and created a new paid sick leave policy to assist workers who contract COVID-19, are caring for family members with

In the 2020 edition of the New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine, the law firm of Hall Booth Smith (HBS) has once again been recognized for its outstanding legal work as Saddle Brook Partner Jeffrey Daitz is listed as a Super Lawyer. This list seeks to recognize outstanding New Jersey attorneys from a variety of practice

Written by: Jacqueline Voronov, Esq., Jeffrey M. Daitz, Esq., and Christopher Eads, Esq. Perhaps bipartisan bills really do exist? On March 14, 2020, the House of Representatives passed the Emergency Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“EFCRA”), a sweeping bill aiming to soften the economic blow that many Americans are expected to feel as stores close,

SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – Sept. 19, 2019 – Hall Both Smith, P.C. is pleased to welcome two new associates as the newly opened Saddle Brook, New Jersey office expands to meet client needs. Danielle Walker is an Associate who focuses her practice on defending health care systems, physicians and other health care providers on long-term

Written by: Jacqueline Voronov, Esq. and Jeffrey Daitz, Esq.  Hey New Jersey business owners- listen up! The State of New Jersey wants you to know that it is definitely pro-employee when it comes to wage and hour laws.   Under the robust new Wage Theft Act (S-1790), touted as the “toughest wage theft statute in the

Written by: Jacqueline Voronov, Esq. and Jeff Daitz, Esq. That’s right! Effective March 18, 2019, employment contracts, discrimination, harassment or retaliation related settlement agreements can no longer contain non-disclosure agreements (“NDAs”) against the employee if it has the “purpose or effect of concealing the details relating to a claim of discrimination, retaliation, or harassment…” This warrants

SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – April 9, 2019 – Hall Booth Smith, P.C. welcomes Jeffrey M. Daitz and Jacqueline Voronov as partners in a newly opened office in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, as the firm expands in the greater New York region. Daitz is Co-Chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Group and Co-Director of