Certain jobs require employees to be on call when they are not clocked in. These jobs usually require an emergency response or some other type of coverage. We will explore the federal and state laws surrounding these policies and explain whether on-call employees should be compensated for their time.
You may have seen the controversial issue of employee misclassification in the Lyft/Uber context. You might ask, “why is it such a big deal whether these drivers are classified as employees or independent contractors?” To put it simply, there is a major difference between the two. Employees are often classified as independent...
The law in New Jersey governing employee privacy in general derives both from statute and case law. In the New Jersey case of Hennessey v. Coastal Eagle Point Co., the court recognized two potential sources of an employee’s right to privacy in the workplace, independent of search-and-seizure protection: Article I, paragraph 1...
The WARN Act was signed by Governor Murphy on January 11, 2023. It’s crucial that New Jersey employers and employees understand this bill, as it contains strict requirements that employers must adhere to.
What is the NJ WARN Act?The NJ WARN Act is modeled...
Recently, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that specific non-disparagement and confidentiality clauses in severance agreements could violate the rights of both union and non-union employees.
The NLRB held that these clauses prevent employees from engaging in protected activity under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations...
Workplace discrimination is an unfortunate practice encompassing many types of behaviors. Any unfair treatment of employees based on their sexual identity, religious beliefs, ethnic background, or personal characteristics can be considered workplace discrimination. This may involve firing, demoting, bullying, and harassing behavior.
Federal and state laws, such as...
