WHAT IS REALLY IN CONGRESS’ EMERGENCY CORONAVIRUS BILL? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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 (R
Coronavirus & the Workplace: Fast Facts for Employers
Written by: Jacqueline Voronov, Esq. and Jeffrey M. Daitz, Esq. The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China has spread to at least 95 countries and has sickened more than 100,000 people, leading to increased anxiety and
Enactment of the CROWN Act Warrants Review of Employer Policies Governing Grooming and Appearance Standards
Written by: Mariel Smith, Esq. Employers should take note that the CROWN Act is now law in several states and is being considered in many others. The CROWN Act, which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” is a l
Health Care Employers’ Title VII Obligations to Prevent & Remedy Harassment & Discrimination Extend to Patients
Written by: Jacqueline Voronov, Esq. and Jeffrey Daitz, Esq. What You Already Know… Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, color, n
Georgia’s New Long-Term Care Background Check Program
On May 7, 2018, then Governor Nathan Deal signed Georgia’s new Long-term Care Background Check Program into law with the purpose of promoting public safety and providing for comprehensive criminal background checks...
Department of Labor Issues New Overtime Rules
Written by: Mariel Smith, Esq. On September 24, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule modifying the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rules for executive, administrative, professional, computing positions (white collar
New Jersey’s Wage Theft Act Just Stiffened Fines & Penalties Against Employers That Don’t Pay Proper Wages – A Lot!
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
NEW YORK LAWMAKERS HAVE PASSED STRICTER WORKPLACE HARASSMENT LAWS (AGAIN) MAKING IT EASIER TO BRING CLAIMS
Written by: Jacqueline Voronov, Esq. The #TimesUp and #MeToo movements just bagged MAJOR wins in New York on Wednesday when state lawmakers passed sweeping anti-harassment legislation that will lower the bar for what qualifies as sexual harassme
New Jersey Has Outlawed Confidentiality Provisions In Employment Discrimination Settlements
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 agreement
HBS Alert- New Overtime Rules: What You Need To Know
Written by: Allison Averbuch, Esq. On March 7, 2019, the Department of Labor issued a proposed rule change that would raise the salary test for exemption from overtime pay from $23,660 per year ($455 per week) to $35,308 per year ($679 per week)