by Jules Halpern | Jul 19, 2023 | Accommodation Law, Employment Law, Religion
The United States Supreme Court (“the Court”) in Groff v. DeJoy recently unanimously ruled in favor of an evangelical Christian postal worker who refused to work on Sundays for the United States Postal Service (the “USPS”) due to his Sabbath observance. In its...
by Jules Halpern | Jul 19, 2023 | Employment Law, Massachusetts Law, Working from Home
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the shift to a remote workplace has increased across employment fields. Although a remote environment has provided an ease of functionality for many companies and organizations, it has also provided some complexities regarding...
by Jules Halpern | Jul 19, 2023 | California Law, Employee Classification, Employment Law, Freelancer, Independent Contractor
Los Angeles has passed a city ordinance called the Freelance Worker Protection Ordinance that took effect on July 1, 2023. This ordinance requires a written contract for independent contractors and freelance workers in Los Angeles County. A written contract is...
by Jules Halpern | Jun 8, 2023 | Discrimination, Employment Law, New York City Law
Just last month, Mayor Eric Adams signed into law a ban on weight and height discrimination in New York City that will take effect on November 22, 2023. Just like other complaints of discrimination, all complaints about weight and height discrimination will be...
by Jules Halpern | Jun 8, 2023 | Employment Law, New Jersey Law, Unemployment
Governor Phil Murphy signed several substantial amendments into law that impact employer compliance with the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation law. This article emphasizes the significant amendments that will take effect beginning on July 31, 2023. Existing New...
