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NLRB Issues Notices Of Proposed Rule Making To Codify Certain Union Election Procedures

Seyfarth Synopsis: The NLRB recently published a Notice of Proposed Rule Making regarding three proposed amendments to its current rules and regulations for union elections. These amendments consist of: (1) a change from the...more

New Jersey Passes Landmark Anti-Wage Theft Law

Seyfarth Synopsis: On August 6, 2019, Acting New Jersey Governor Sheila Oliver signed into law A-2903/S-1790, described as an Act “concerning enforcement, penalties, and procedures for law regarding failure to pay wages.” ...more

New Pay Equity Laws in New York and New Jersey (Again) (Update: New Jersey Law Signed Into Law)

Seyfarth Synopsis: This week, New York state expanded a state Equal Pay Act, making it illegal to pay someone less based on characteristics including race, religion, disability or gender identity, and also other protected...more

New Pay Equity Laws in New York and New Jersey (Again)

Seyfarth Synopsis: This week, New York state expanded a state Equal Pay Act, making it illegal to pay someone less based on characteristics including race, religion, disability or gender identity, and also other protected...more

NY Lawmakers Propose Gig Worker Protection Law

Seyfarth Synopsis: Just before the end of the legislative session, lawmakers in New York introduced the “Dependent Worker Act,” which proposes to provide workers in the gig economy with certain rights, including the right to...more

New Jersey to Require Hotel Employers to Provide “Panic Devices” to Employees

Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 11, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a law requiring covered hotels to provide “panic devices” to employees engaged in “housekeeping or room service duties.” The law further imposes...more

Snap! And You Miss It: The Legal Risks of Snapchat and Disappearing Evidence in the Workplace

Snapchat and other photo-sharing apps have redefined how users—and employees share information. Due to the ephemeral nature of Snapchat photos and videos, employers may face hurdles in identifying and investigating workplace...more

New Jersey Puts Family First with Paid Family Leave Expansion

Seyfarth Synopsis: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an expansive paid family leave bill which provides for increased leave time and pay while on leave beginning in 2020, a broader definition of covered employers and...more

Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements And Non-Disclosure Provisions On The Chopping Block In New Jersey

Seyfarth Synopsis: The New Jersey Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 121 affecting claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, which if signed into law, would render any prospective waiver of rights against...more

New Jersey Raises the Roof on Minimum Wage

Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 5, 2018, the New Jersey State Assembly introduced legislation aimed at gradually increasing the minimum wage in New Jersey up to $15.00 an hour over the next five years. ...more

New York Extends Wage Deduction Rules

Seyfarth Synopsis: New York’s expanded list of permissible wage deductions has been extended until 2020. ...more

Mirror Mirror On The Wall, Who’s The Fairest Of Them All: Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek Law?

Seyfarth Synopsis: Philadelphia joins the ranks of other cities after passing its own predictable scheduling law. The law will impact employers in the retail, food service, and hospitality industries. Covered employers will...more

New York Minimum Wage And Exempt Status Salaries Set To Increase Again, But Wage Deduction Rules May Expire

Seyfarth Synopsis: As they have each year since 2016, the minimum wage and exempt salary threshold will increase for New York employers effective December 31, 2018, with large employers in New York City being the first to hit...more

As Effective Date For “Cooperative Dialogue” Approaches, New York City Issues Guidance

Seyfarth Synopsis: On October 15, 2018, amendments to the New York City Human Rights Law which require employers to engage in a “cooperative dialogue” with individuals with disabilities and others regarding their...more

As Second Circuit Buys into “Fair Interpretation” of the FLSA, “Narrow Construction” Stalls Out

Seyfarth Synopsis: The Second Circuit’s recent rulings in Munoz-Gonzalez v. D.L.C. Limousine Service, Inc. and Flood v. Just Energy Marketing Corp. further demonstrate the impact of the Supreme Court’s holding in Navarro, et...more

Thinking About E-Verify? Verify With The Union First!

Seyfarth Synopsis: The E-Verify program has become a controversial topic in the political arena and throughout workplaces nationwide.  Last month, the NLRB held, amongst other things, that an employer violated the NLRA by...more

Striking Workers Are Now Eligible For Unemployment Benefits In New Jersey

Seyfarth Synopsis: On August 10, 2018, Governor Phil Murphy signed a law that would permit striking workers to collect unemployment benefits in New Jersey. The law covers any claim for a period of unemployment commencing on...more

New York City Commission On Human Rights Proposes New Rules Broadening The Definition Of Gender And Prohibited Discriminatory...

Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York City Commission on Human Rights (the “Commission”) is proposing to amend its rules to establish certain definitions and clarify the scope of protections with respect to gender under the New...more

New Jersey’s Department Of Labor And Workforce Development Teams Up With USDOL To Combat Employee Misclassification

Seyfarth Synopsis: On August 10, 2018, New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the United States Department of Labor signed a cooperation agreement aimed at further increasing employee protections by...more

Don’t Judge A Conditional Certification Motion By Its Cover

A New York federal court once again denied a motion for conditional certification of a nationwide collective action against Barnes & Noble. ...more

New Jersey Governor Signs Executive Order Establishing Employee Misclassification Task Force

Seyfarth Synopsis: On May 3, 2018, Governor Phil Murphy signed an Executive Order establishing the Task Force on Employee Misclassification, which is effective immediately. ...more

New Jersey Court Expands Coverage: New Jersey Law Against Discrimination May Apply to Telecommuter Located in Massachusetts

Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 2, 2018, the New Jersey Appellate Division reversed an order granting summary judgment to Defendant Legal Cost Control, Inc., finding that New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) may apply to...more

NY Attorney General “PAID” Lip Service To DOL Initiative

Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the launch of the Payroll Audit Independent Determination program—or “PAID”— to facilitate the resolution of overtime and minimum wage claims under the FLSA...more

New Governor, New Result: New Jersey Legislature Passes Pay Equity Bill

Seyfarth Synopsis: On March 26, 2018, the New Jersey Legislature passed Senate Bill 104, entitled the “Diana B. Allen Equal Pay Act,” an act modifying the Law Against Discrimination to promote equal pay for all protected...more

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