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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Is Telecommuting Good for Your New Jersey Business?

New research suggests that allowing employees to work from home could actually lead to better performance. But is your New Jersey business ready to abandon the traditional office structure? The Benefits of Telecommuting As Reuters reports, the latest telecommuting study surveyed more than 300 full-time employees along with their supervisors. It found that employees who […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

October 24, 2014

Scarinci Hollenbeck

U.S. Supreme Court to Address Pregnancy Discrimination

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider yet another high-profile women’s health issue next term. The U.S. Supreme Court will consider yet another high-profile women’s health issue next term. In Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc., the justices will determine what types of accommodations employers must make for pregnant workers. As we discussed last week, the […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

August 28, 2014

Court Rules NJLAD Protects Divorcing Workers

While you may lose your house or your dog when your marriage ends, you shouldn’t lose your job. In a recent decision, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court ruled that the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) protects employees who are going through a divorce. The Facts of the Case In Smith […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

August 6, 2014

NJ “Ban the Box” Bill Headed to Gov. Christie’s Desk

New Jersey may soon be the latest state to “ban the box.” Late last month, the state legislature passed the Opportunity to Compete Act, which would restrict the use of criminal background checks by New Jersey employers. The bill now awaits Gov. Chris Christie’s signature. Six states—Hawaii, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota and New Mexico—have previously […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

July 22, 2014

Have You Translated Your Employee Policies?

New York and New Jersey businesses should ensure that all of their employees understand (entender, comprendre, wakaru) their workplace policies. This includes those who are not native English speakers. In some cases, failing to translate key employee policies and legal notices can lead to costly liability. Translation Obligations in the U.S. To start, some laws […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

June 23, 2014

Newark Sick Leave Ordinance to Take Effect

Newark employers are reminded that the city’s sick leave ordinance takes effect on June 21, 2014. It requires all private sector employers with 10 or more employees working in the City of Newark to provide up to five days of paid sick leave per year. Employers with fewer than 10 employees are only obligated to […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

June 12, 2014

Sick leave laws

Could a Bad Case of the Flu Fall Under the FMLA?

While the 2013–2014 influenza season got off to a slow start, the illness is now becoming widespread in many parts of the country, including both New York and New Jersey. Given that the late “peak” flu season is expected to continue well into May, employers should expect sick calls to continue for the foreseeable future. […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

March 5, 2014

Class-Action Overtime Suit Against Avis Gets Green Light

A New Jersey district court judge has given the green light to workers of Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC who allege that the rental company failed to pay overtime wages. According to the court, the wage-and-hour class action suit may continue, even though the job duties performed by the class of workers varied. The plaintiffs […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

February 10, 2014

FLSA

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