The workplace investigation is a critical tool for employers in the identification, resolution, and prevention of wrongdoing and misconduct....
Human Resources
NYS Electronic Posting of Employment Posters
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more employees are working from home, and are entering their physical workplaces less frequently, if at all....
Rules Issued on NJ Cannabis Law
On February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace...
Increase in Startups
In 2010, there were about 2.5 million new business applications. In 2020, this number almost doubled to 4.35 million applications submitted. This is...
Posting Required Notices for Remote Employees
On December 23, 2020, the Department of Labor released guidance regarding whether forms of electronic notice will satisfy an employer’s requirement...
Return to Work: Remaining Open Safely and Effectively
As businesses and many schools resume greater operation after COVID-19, many employers have questions about how to protect their business from...
School Schedules and Leaves
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has been updating its Questions and Answers ("Q&A") clarifying the Families First Coronavirus Response Act...
EEOC Updates – Return to Work Issues
On September 8, The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published updated guidance for employers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic....
Remote Working – New DOL Rules
On August 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) clarified an employer’s obligation to track employee’s remote, compensable hours, even if...
Mask Requirements
As the hot summer wears on, mask usage has become a challenging issue for most people. This article outlines some key questions and answers...