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NJ Appellate Division Defines Contours of Sales Commissions Under Wage Laws

The New Jersey Appellate Division recently provided helpful guidance on the contours of sales commissions and, as defined under the Wage Payment Law (WPL), “supplementary incentives.” In a published decision issued June 24,...more

NJ Supreme Court Applies Law Against Discrimination to Emotional Support Animal Use in Housing

Requests by a resident to have an emotional support animal that would violate a housing unit’s occupancy agreement must be analyzed under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, the New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled. As...more

New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Wage Law Amendments to Prospective Application

The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that amendments to the state’s wage and hour laws passed in 2019 cannot be applied retroactively. As a result, the provisions in the amendments — including imposition of liquidated...more

Nondisparagement Clauses May Run Afoul of New Jersey Law Against Discrimination

In a significant opinion affecting employers, the New Jersey Supreme Court has placed strict limits on the scope of “nondisparagement” clauses in settlement agreements that impact the ability of victims of harassment,...more

New Department of Labor Rule Expands Definition of Employee Representative During an OSHA Inspection

A new rule clarifying who is permitted to accompany an OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) during an inspection of an employer’s facility will go into effect on May 31, 2024. In issuing the “Worker Walk Around...more

New Jersey Law Gives 'Service Workers' More Layoff Protections

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a new law on July 24 that was designed to increase protections for service workers when a change in ownership occurs at their place of work. The “Service Worker Retention Law”...more

Plaintiff’s ‘Private’ Social Media Accounts May Be Mined for Evidence, NJ Appellate Panel Rules

A New Jersey appellate court has ruled that plaintiffs in civil suits may be required to turn over social media posts in discovery – even posts from so-called “private” accounts – if the trial judge determines they may be...more

New Jersey Extends Unemployment Benefits to Some Striking Employees

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has amended the state’s unemployment compensation laws and expanded the list of scenarios making workers eligible to apply for unemployment benefits. Signed April 24, 2023, Bill A4772/S3215...more

Look-Back Period Questioned in NJ Wage and Hour Case

Earlier this month in Maia v. IEW Construction Group, the New Jersey Appellate Division confronted a critical issue concerning this state’s wage and hour laws. The case centered on amendments passed by the state Legislature...more

New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase $1.13, to $14.13 an hour

New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $14.13 per hour effective January 1, 2023, according to the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development. That is a $1.13 increase from 2022. ...more

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