You’ve Been Warned – What You Need to Know about New Jersey’s Expanded WARN Act
On January 10, 2023, Governor Murphy signed legislation significantly amending the NJ Warn Act, which became effective April 10, 2023. The most important changes are as follows...
Federal Contractors Beware: EEO-1 Data Will Be Released by OFCCP if Contractors Fail to File Objections by March 3
Written by: Abtin Mehdizadegan, Esq. As many contractors are aware, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) received a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from the Center for Investigative Reporting seeking Type 2 EEO-1
Non-Disparagement & Confidentiality Clauses Are Illegal in Severance Agreements, NLRB Rules
Companies that make former workers promise not to disparage their former employers in exchange for a severance payment are breaking federal law, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled Tuesday. What’s more, it is also illegal to preven
Attention New York Employers: What to Know About New York’s Expanded “Whistleblower” Law
Written by: Joseph A. Keane, Esq. On January 26, 2022, New York’s expanded “whistleblower” law goes into effect. The amendments to Section 740 of the New York Labor Law will increase the categories of covered workers protecte
Ten States Sue To Stop The Cms Vaccine Mandate For Healthcare Workers
Written by: Jacqueline Voronov, Esq. And the legal challenges to President Biden’s vaccine mandate keep on coming… Missouri, Iowa and a coalition of eight (8) other states have filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and key admi
The Uncertain Future of Non-Competes After President Biden’s July 2021 Executive Order
Written by: Allison Averbuch, Esq. and Baylee Culverhouse, Esq. In July 2021, President Biden issued a comprehensive Executive Order to tackle “the most pressing competition problems” facing the country’s economy.[1] The Order includes 72
Are Employer-Mandated Vaccinations Coming to an Office Near You?
Written by: Allison Averbuch, Esq. In a speech on September 9, 2021, President Biden announced that his administration asked the Department of Labor to develop emergency rules requiring all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their wo