Amidst the whirlwind of Executive Orders flying out of the White House, you might have missed the one that rescinded President Biden’s E.O. 14110, which required federal agencies to use regulatory and enforcement tools to address discrimination concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI). As a result of that repeal, the […]
Read moreStarting June 1, 2025, most New Jersey employers will be required to announce and/or post all promotion opportunities. In addition, when an employer posts for a new job or transfer opportunity, whether externally or internally, it must include the hourly wage or salary, or a range of the hourly wage […]
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Oct
2024
Why Settle, Instead of Litigate?
I’ve heard it from clients for many years: “Why should I settle and pay that !#@&%## a dime? We didn’t do anything wrong.” It’s a simple fact: Once your business has been sued for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or wrongful termination, it’s too late. Your organization is going to pay legal […]
Read moreFor many years, New Jersey employers have been required to give every terminated employee a Form BC-10, which provides information about unemployment benefits. However, starting July 31, 2023, employers were also required to “immediately and simultaneously” send the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development’s Division of Unemployment Insurance […]
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I am happy to announce that I will be teaching a 2-hour interactive webinar: “Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Accommodations and Strategies” on Thursday, May 23, from 1-3 EDT. Final regulations for the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) were recently released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and become effective […]
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