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As schools let out for summer, internship season is upon us. While internship programs can benefit both students and businesses, the failure to ensure compliance with state and federal laws can lead to costly legal headaches. Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is still important, but it is not the only compliance concern […]

Employers may want to double down their compliance efforts with regard to the New York City Human Rights Law. Mayor Bill DiBlasio recently signed two bills that will likely lead to increased enforcement.  As employers should be aware, New York City’s expansive Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on […]

Would your employees sell their business passwords to a third party for a measly $150? While most employers would likely respond with a resounding “NO,” such confidence may not be so justified when it comes to data security. Survey Reveals Lax Password Management A recent survey found that many employees are still not taking data […]

After many delays and prolonged anticipation, the Department of Labor (DOL) finally released hotly contested, proposed a new fiduciary rule, which would increase the number of plan service providers falling within the definition of “fiduciary.” If the new fiduciary rule is adopted, financial advisors will be subjected to significantly higher legal standards governing their retirement […]

Employers frequently adopt an employee handbook that, despite attempts to provide aspects that distinguish the effort as being personal to that employer, follow well-worn scripts reflecting “conventional wisdom.” Such reliance on well-worn text is being undermined by the recent actions of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Office of the General Counsel which recently published […]

The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) recently released implementing regulations for the New Jersey Opportunity to Compete Act. As New Jersey employers should be aware, the state’s “ban the box” law took effect on March 1, 2015. Under the Opportunity to Compete Act, New Jersey employers are precluded from inquiring about job applicant’s criminal […]

All married couples in the United States will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued a final rule that amends the definition of spouse to include all same-sex couples. “With our action today, we extend that promise that no matter […]

From stealing merchandise to inflating expenses, employee theft costs U.S. businesses billions of dollars every year. However, as evidenced by the recent lawsuit against Target, companies must proceed carefully when they address employee theft. As detailed in the media, a Pasadena mother has filed a wrongful death suit against Target, alleging that the retailer’s handling […]

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that courts should apply traditional contract principles to determine whether retiree health benefits survive the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The decision in M&G Polymers v. Tackett expressly rejected the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals’ long-standing decision in International Union, United Auto, Aerospace, & Agricultural Implement Workers […]

Year in Review: New Jersey Employment Law New Jersey employment law underwent many important changes over the past year. More importantly, many of the new laws will take effect in 2015. To ensure that your company has updated its policies and procedures accordingly, below is a brief summary: Banning the Box: This summer, Gov. Chris […]

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2014. While most employees are able to cast their ballots outside of their working hours, some may need to take time off to vote. State law dictates whether employers need to provide employees time off to vote. While 32 states have regulations in place, the requirements differ widely, particularly […]

As we are learning from the indefinite suspension of Ray Rice from the NFL, domestic violence often follows both perpetrators and victims from home and into the workplace. In response this reality, the American Bar Association (ABA) recently adopted a Model Workplace Policy on Employer Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking. While not […]