Kiernan’s Corner

Legislation passed earlier this year (P.L. 2019, c. 375) requires all NJ employers to post a notice about misclassification of employees as independent contractors, and related worker rights. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development has now issued the required posters, which are available in 11″x 17″ and 8 1/2″ […]

I have come up with a short presentation highlighting the EEOC’s recent guidance on employment discrimination and coronavirus issues. Hope it is helpful!

Here is the updated guide, including materials through 3-28-20.

Attention employers!  Here’s a guide to the legislation signed 3-18-2020 expanding FMLA to small employers and mandating paid sick leave for COVID-19 affected workers. Stay healthy!

One of the flurry of employment laws signed by Governor Phil Murphy this month is the little-noticed P.L.2019, c.399, which amends the New Jersey Wage Payment Law to require employers to provide additional information on employees’ wage statements.  Under the revised law, which goes into effect on May 20, 2020, […]