The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled that New Jersey employers cannot attempt to contractually reduce the statute of limitations for claims...
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Contains COBRA Subsidy
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("the Stimulus Act"), which includes...
Americans With Disabilities Act – Definition of Disability Clarified
A recent case clarified the contours of the term "Disability" under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). The decision provides helpful...
Americans with Disabilities Act – Telecommuting as a Reasonable Accommodation
The “workplace” is not limited to the physical worksite provided by an employer. Its reach is expanding, and judges have begun to argue that...
Anti-Harassment Education: A Justification for Live Training
Over the past few months, with the incidents involving Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer, Kevin Spacey, and many others in the backdrop, numerous...
Antitrust Rules Apply to Hiring Practices
The Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued antitrust guidance aimed at employers and...
Arbitration: The Changing Legal Landscape
Although arbitration in the United States dates back to the 18th century, with a recent Supreme Court decision and the explosion of sexual...
Are Cell-Phone Bans the Solution to Generations Z and Alpha’s Screen Time Addiction?
As described in our November 11, 2024, article, electronic devices have resulted in Generation Z and Generation Alpha suffering from a severe lack...
Are Employers Required to Pay Employees for Training Courses?
Employees often spend hours of their employment in meetings, training courses and lectures. A potentially unclear area for employers is whether and...
Are Employers Required to Provide Time Off to Vote?
As Election Day approaches, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut employers should be aware of their obligations under their respective state time...
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