Writings by Jorge R. de Armas

Jorge R. de Armas, Counsel, is a member of Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Public Law group. Mr. de Armas has fifteen years of experience and demonstrated ability in the representation of corporate, individual, and government clients.

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Executive Order 107

On March 21, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 107… On March 21, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 107. Generally, the order restricts New Jersey residents from traveling with some explicit exceptions, namely “reporting to, or performing their job.” The Executive Order also specifically provides that the “brick-and-mortar premises of all non-essential retail businesses […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

March 23, 2020

How New Jersey Employers Can Avoid Jury Duty Missteps

Do You Know What to do if Your Employee is Called for Jury Duty? Do you know what to do if your employee is called for jury duty? While most employers recognize that they must allow workers to fulfill their civic responsibility, jury duty missteps are still common and can lead to liability. Time Off […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

November 11, 2019

Are You Prepared to Comply with New Jersey’s New Wage Theft Law?

New Jersey’s New Wage Theft Law is Among the Most Comprehensive in the Country… New Jersey’s new wage theft law is among the most comprehensive in the country. It can also lead to significant liability, even for well-intentioned employers. To avoid missteps, employers should immediately review their wage practices and procedures. New Jersey Wage Theft […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

October 18, 2019

New Jersey

DOL Issues Independent Contractor Guidance for Healthcare Industry

The Department of Labor (DOL) is taking a much more business-friendly approach to independent contractors under President Donald Trump. After rescinding the prior administration’s 2015 guidance, the DOL is now shedding light on its new approach.

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

August 30, 2018

Five Tips for Preventing Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Ageism is a "silent, open secret in too many of our workplaces," according to Victoria Lipnic, acting chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Lipnic’s comments come on the heels of the EEOC’s new report, The State of Age Discrimination and Older Workers in the U.S.

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

August 9, 2018

What NJ Employers Need to Know About Worker Misclassification Crackdown

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed an executive order establishing a task force on worker misclassification. Accordingly, New Jersey employers who rely on independent contractors should be prepared for increased scrutiny.

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

May 24, 2018

New Jersey

Are New Equal Pay Claims on the Horizon in New Jersey?

The New Jersey Legislature is again working to enact new equal pay requirements. Like prior versions, the proposed legislation is modeled after the federal Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

March 22, 2018

New Jersey

What New Jersey Employers Should Know About Flu Prevention

What New Jersey Employers Should Know About Flu Prevention in the Workplace Flu season has arrived in New Jersey, and it’s expected to be a particularly brutal one. While there are steps employers can take to keep their workforce healthy, requiring the flu vaccine can lead to liability if businesses fail to take disability and […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

January 3, 2018

New Jersey

Can a Worker Be Fired for Being “Too Cute?”

New York Employment Lawsuit Makes Legal Headlines As Plaintiff Claims She Was Fired For Being “Too Cute” A New York employment lawsuit alleging wrongful termination is making legal headlines. The plaintiff, a Manhattan message therapist and yoga instructor, maintains that she was fired because her boss’s spouse found her to be “too cute.” While the […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

December 15, 2017

New York

What New Jersey Employers Should Know About Wage and Hour Liability for Employee Breaks

Wage and Hour Liability for Employee Breaks New Jersey employers must pay their workers for breaks of 20 minutes or less under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) even if it is classified as “flex time,” according to a recent decision by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. The precedential decision in Secretary United States […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

November 3, 2017

Gov. Christie Vetoes Expansion of New Jersey Family Leave Benefits

Under Proposed Legislation, Gov. Christie Vetoed a Bill That Would Have Significantly Expanded New Jersey Family Leave Benefits New Jersey employers will not incur any additional paid family leave obligations, at least under proposed state legislation. Gov. Chris Christie conditionally vetoed a bill that would have significantly expanded the state’s paid leave program. Proposed Changes […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

August 7, 2017

New Jersey

Fair Pay & Safe Workplaces Executive Order Revoked

President Trump Revokes Fair Pay & Safe Workplaces Executive Order Federal contractors can remove one onerous federal disclosure from their compliance obligations. President Trump recently issued an executive order rescinding the Fair Pay & Safe Workplaces Executive Order issued by the prior administration. Accordingly, the controversial “blacklisting” regulations are no longer in force. Requirements under Federal “Blacklisting” […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

May 23, 2017

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