Being a Proactive Employer Can Help Reduce Covid-19 Liability

Being a Proactive Employer Can Help Reduce Covid-19 Liability

The implications of the COVID- 19 pandemic on the workplace have without a doubt been catastrophic. As we enter a phase of reopening and returning to offices, stores, and any other place of business, there are a lot of considerations to be made by both employers and employees. Though there are talks of both state Read more about Being a Proactive Employer Can Help Reduce Covid-19 Liability[…]

Federal Coronavirus Response Act

Federal Coronavirus Response Act

The U.S. Senate just approved the House coronavirus aid bill and it’s ready for Trump’s signature.  Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the emergency Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201)(“FFCRA”), in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This bill supports efforts to provide relief and increase public health measures with eight provisions Read more about Federal Coronavirus Response Act[…]

What You Need to Know About Sick Leave in New Jersey during the Covid-19 Outbreak

What You Need to Know About Sick Leave in New Jersey during the Covid-19 Outbreak

First and foremost – A Reminder to NJ Employees: Sick Leave is Required by Law! The spread of COVID-19 is leaving workers in the U.S. scrambling to figure out what happens to their jobs and their pay if it prevents them from reporting to work. With the unfortunate effects of this pandemic continuing to evolve Read more about What You Need to Know About Sick Leave in New Jersey during the Covid-19 Outbreak[…]

COVID-19: Key Legal Issues

covid-19

COVID-19: Key Legal Issues

Dear Friends, Colleagues and Clients, We’re sure you’ve received many “coronavirus (COVID-19) notices,” but in case you haven’t – or even if you have, perhaps we’ll add something new. As the virus continues to spread (which is now declared a pandemic), it is not only impacting personal lives, but is now dramatically impacting the business community Read more about COVID-19: Key Legal Issues[…]

2019 Employment Law Update

2019 Employment Law Update

Update brought to you through a joint effort from Michael Gattoni, Chris McHattie and Colin Page (https://www.cmpemploymentlaw.com) With the new year progressing, it’s important to take a look at the new laws that have been passed over the last year that will affect employers in 2019 and beyond. As always, employers should review their policies Read more about 2019 Employment Law Update[…]

NJ Paid Sick Leave Law Goes Into Effect

NJ Paid Sick Leave Law Goes Into Effect

New Jersey has enacted a new legislation that will affect all entrepreneurs. Earlier this year, we reported on 3 Bills to Shake Up New Jersey Employment Law and noted that all New Jersey employers should therefore be aware of the key aspects of the Bills and their potential implications should the Bills ultimately be enforced. Another Read more about NJ Paid Sick Leave Law Goes Into Effect[…]

New IP Law to Protect Employee Ownership & Usage Rights to Inventions Developed on Their Own Time

New IP Law to Protect Employee Ownership & Usage Rights to Inventions Developed on Their Own Time

We recently posted a blog explaining three laws that had potential to shake up New Jersey Employment Law.  One of them, the new law regarding the matter of protecting employee ownership & usage rights (A-492) which is sponsored by Assembly Speaker-elect Craig Coughlin & Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Jr., M.D. was signed into law recently. It will be effective Read more about New IP Law to Protect Employee Ownership & Usage Rights to Inventions Developed on Their Own Time[…]

3 Bills to Shake Up New Jersey Employment Law

3 Bills to Shake Up New Jersey Employment Law

Three bills recently heard by the New Jersey Senate Labor Committee pose to shake up New Jersey employment law. These three bills, A492, A4278, and S2747, address matters involving employees’ intellectual property rights, reporting services for employer service violations, and employer disclosure of wage information. The Bills will either establish new law or significantly change Read more about 3 Bills to Shake Up New Jersey Employment Law[…]

New Salary History Law in Effect for NYC

New Salary History Law in Effect for NYC

To ask or not to ask? No longer a question… No matter how much preparation and practice you do before an interview, the uncomfortable question about your previous salary history can instantly throw you off your game. Many of us have gone into an interview not knowing how to answer that dreaded question and fortunately, that issue will no longer be able Read more about New Salary History Law in Effect for NYC[…]