Employment Law Blog


September 24, 2015
Published by Ty Hyderally at September 24, 2015
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New Jersey Supreme Court to Consider State Employers’ Immunity from Employee ADA Claims

If you work for New Jersey or one of its entities, you may be barred from pursuing a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) […]
September 17, 2015
Published by Ty Hyderally at September 17, 2015
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Employees Allowed to Criticize Their Employers In Emails and Social Media

Are you allowed to criticize your boss or place of employment in a mass email or on Facebook?  The answer is yes, if your speech falls […]
September 10, 2015
Published by Ty Hyderally at September 10, 2015
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If You Lose a Job You Love, Do You Have to Take Any Old Job?

New Jersey employees who lose their jobs, whether they are fired or laid off, usually want to receive unemployment compensation for the time they are searching […]
August 24, 2015
Published by Ty Hyderally at August 24, 2015
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Civil Service Employees’ Right to Attorney’s Fees Not Precluded by Voluntary Dismissal

Laws affecting employees often contain fee shifting provisions which provide that the “prevailing party” is entitled to be paid for their attorney’s fees and costs. That […]
August 7, 2015
Published by Ty Hyderally at August 7, 2015
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Disability: Frequently Asked Questions

Many New Jersey workers who are dealing with temporary or permanent disabilities have questions about whether they can take time off work, and still be able […]
July 16, 2015
Published by Ty Hyderally at July 16, 2015
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Houlihan’s “Tip Pooling” Policy Challenged in Class Action

Working as a server in a restaurant is appealing to many employees because of the potential to increase their earnings through tips.  Presumably, the hope of […]
July 1, 2015
Published by Ty Hyderally at July 1, 2015
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More Workers Will Soon Be Eligible for Overtime

Things are looking up for low-to mid-wage workers who are paid a salary and thus do not receive overtime pay. The United States Department of Labor […]
June 25, 2015
Published by Ty Hyderally at June 25, 2015
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The Challenges of Breastfeeding in the Workplace

Despite the passage of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA), women who wish to continue breastfeeding after returning to work still face […]
June 18, 2015
Published by Ty Hyderally at June 18, 2015
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The EEOC Must Answer To The Judiciary Regarding Its Efforts To Settle Discrimination Cases Prior To Filing Suit

The EEOC’s duty to settle cases before filing suit in federal court is subject to judicial review, the Supreme Court recently held. Mach Mining, LLC v. […]
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