On July 24, 2024, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction seeking to bar enforcement of New Jersey’s Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights Law (the “Law”). The Circuit Court found that the Law does not violate the dormant Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits states from enacting
New Jersey Division on Civil Rights Publishes Guidance on Discrimination and Out-of-State Remote Workers
On May 14, 2024 the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) published guidance on Discrimination and Out-of-State Remote Workers. This guidance, which is not legally binding, aims to clarify the DCR’s position on how the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) applies to all workers who are
Employers Face New Reporting Obligations and Other Changes Under New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law
Effective July 31, 2023, pursuant to amendments signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy, several changes will impact employer compliance with the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation law. The increased penalties associated with these changes highlights the importance of ensuring compliance.
First, there will be new reporting obligations upon the separation of an NJ employee. Existing
UPDATED: New Jersey Enacts Temporary Workers’ Bill Of Rights Law
***UPDATE: A District of New Jersey court has rejected an attempt by staffing agency industry groups to enjoin the majority of the provisions of the New Jersey Temporary Workers’ Bill Of Rights Law from taking effect. As such, the law will take full effect on August 5, 2023. New Jersey has launched a website to
New Jersey Governor Issues Executive Order Addressing COVID-19 Health and Safety Requirements for Employers
On October 28, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued an Executive Order addressing health and safety requirements for New Jersey employers that require or permit their workers to be physically present in the office. The Order supplements other guidance that was previously issued for certain industries – including retail, gyms and fitness centers, and child
New Jersey to Consider Mandatory Anti-Harassment Training and Other Significant Expansions of the NJ Law Against Discrimination
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has unveiled a sweeping legislative proposal regarding harassment in the workplace, as well as in housing, public accommodations, and business relationships. The proposal would amend the NJ Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”) in numerous significant ways.
The proposed legislation to a large extent mirrors that which has been introduced in several