Blogs | Hyderally & Associates P.C. | Employment Lawyer NJ/NY https://www.employmentlit.com Employment Law Firm NJ/NY Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:55:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Big Win for New Jersey State Employees! https://www.employmentlit.com/2024/03/26/big-win-for-new-jersey-state-employees/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:30:24 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=33856 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Jennifer Vorih, Esq., and Maya Patel   Shelley Pritchett (“Pritchett”) began her employment with New Jersey’s Juvenile Justice Center (“JJC”) in 2006 […]

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New Jersey Lawmaker Introduces “New Jersey Fair Workweek Act” https://www.employmentlit.com/2024/03/21/new-jersey-lawmaker-introduces-new-jersey-fair-workweek-act/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:44:49 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=33853 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Francine Foner, Esq.   Earlier this year, New Jersey State Senator Britnee N. Timberlake (District 34, Essex) re-introduced a bill that […]

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Teacher can pursue her Age Discrimination Claim!!! https://www.employmentlit.com/2024/03/05/teacher-can-pursue-her-age-discrimination-claim/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:30:34 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=33730 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq.   Phyllis A. Johnson worked as a third-grade teacher for Pittsburgh Public Schools (“PPS”), at the Pittsburgh Weil Elementary […]

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New Jersey Employees Who Need to Take Leave Have Options! https://www.employmentlit.com/2024/02/09/new-jersey-employees-who-need-to-take-leave-have-options/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:46:00 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=33538 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Jennifer Vorih, Esq., and Adela Barbura   New Jersey employees who need to take leave for their own medical condition or to […]

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New York Restricts Employers’ Access to Employees’ Social Media Accounts https://www.employmentlit.com/2024/02/08/new-york-restricts-employers-access-to-employees-social-media-accounts/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:00:32 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=33505 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq., and Adela Barbura   Protecting employees’ social media accounts is crucial to maintaining employees’ privacy rights in an era […]

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New Yorkers — You have Three Years to File Discrimination Claims Before the Commission!! https://www.employmentlit.com/2024/02/06/new-yorkers-you-have-three-years-to-file-discrimination-claims-before-the-commission/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:10:04 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=33502 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Lorena Meza   Governor Kathy Hochul of New York, in a consequential development for workplace justice and employee rights, signed Senate […]

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PWFA Grants Pregnant Workers Stronger Workplace Protections https://www.employmentlit.com/2024/02/05/pwfa-grants-pregnant-workers-stronger-workplace-protections/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:00:41 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=33442 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. Francine Foner, Esq., and Adela Barbura   Pregnant and postpartum employees were regularly constrained in their capability of obtaining reasonable accommodation in […]

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David versus Goliath Redux: Court Orders Multinational Corporation to Comply with Unemployed Plaintiff’s Discovery Demands https://www.employmentlit.com/2024/01/29/court-orders-multinational-corporation-to-comply-with-unemployed-plaintiffs-discovery-demands/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:50:43 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=33437 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq, Jennifer Vorih, Esq., and Adela Barbura   In the realm of employment litigation, there are times when the courts favor individuals who […]

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Big Workers Compensation Win for Employees in New Jersey!! https://www.employmentlit.com/2024/01/17/big-workers-compensation-win-for-employees-in-new-jersey/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:52:19 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=33348 Protection for driving to and from work By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Jennifer Vorih, Esq., and Adela Barbura  January 14, 2024   New Jersey workers who are […]

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New Wage Increases for New Yorkers!!!! https://www.employmentlit.com/2024/01/12/new-wage-increases-for-new-yorkers/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 19:17:12 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=33309 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., and Lorena Meza January 5, 2024 As of January 1, 2024, there will be wage changes in New York that will be […]

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Wonderful Decision for Staving off Mandatory Arbitration https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/12/26/wonderful-decision-for-staving-off-mandatory-arbitration/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 21:30:24 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=33192 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., and Francine Foner, Esq. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a decision of the New Jersey District Court denying an […]

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Workers in New York City Now Have More Sick Leave Rights! https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/12/19/workers-in-new-york-city-now-have-more-sick-leave-rights/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:38:56 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=33148 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., and Jennifer Vorih, Esq.   On October 15, 2023, new wage rules went into effect amending New York City’s Earned Safe and […]

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PUMP Act Expands and Strengthens Protections for Nursing Employees https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/12/13/pump-act-expands-and-strengthens-protections-for-nursing-employees/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:43:55 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=33114 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq., and Adela Barbura   Employees returning from maternity leave are often in need of an accommodation to provide a […]

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New Jersey WARN Act Expands Protections to More Laid Off or Terminated NJ Employees https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/12/07/new-jersey-warn-act-expands-protections-terminated-employees/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:25:45 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=33073 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Jennifer Vorih, Esq., and Adela Barbura   In August 1998, Congress passed the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”) to […]

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32,000 New Jersey Workers Granted Increased Wages and Benefits Under CWA Tentative Agreement https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/11/08/32000-new-jersey-workers-granted-increased-wages-and-benefits-under-cwa-tentative-agreement/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:00:14 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=32757 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq., and Adela Barbura Following months of bargaining, workers in the telecommunications and direct-care industries will receive safeguards and fair […]

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New Jersey Whistleblower to Get Her Day in Court! https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/11/01/new-jersey-whistleblower-to-get-her-day-in-court/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:00:30 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=32718 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq   Larisa Perry (“Perry”) worked for Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 1992 until her termination in March 2019. In […]

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Jersey City: At the Forefront of Pay Transparency Laws https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/10/25/jersey-city-at-the-forefront-of-pay-transparency-laws/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:52:31 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=32712 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Jennifer Vorih, Esq, and Adela Barbura   As discussed in an August 17, 2023, blog, “New Jersey Workers Gain Powerful Protections in […]

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NJ District Court finds that NJLAD Protects Remote, Non-Resident Worker https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/10/18/nj-district-court-finds-that-njlad-protects-remote-non-resident-worker/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:00:41 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=32707 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq., and Adela Barbura   The New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination, N.J.S.A., § 10:5-1 et seq., (“LAD”) provides powerful protections […]

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New York Passes New Laws Regarding Wage Theft, Gender Discrimination, and Captive Audience Meetings https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/09/27/new-york-passes-new-laws-regarding-wage-theft-gender-discrimination-and-captive-audience-meetings/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:27:24 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=32482 By: Nisha S. Talati, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Recently, new legislation was passed in New York regarding wage theft, gender discrimination, and captive audience meetings. […]

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New York State Pay Transparency Law to Take Effect September 17, 2023 https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/09/20/new-york-state-pay-transparency-law-to-take-effect-september-17-2023/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:18:01 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=32438 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Jennifer Vorih, Esq., and Adela Barbura Senate Bill S9427A, commonly known as the New York State Pay Transparency Law, will take effect […]

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New York on the Verge of Prohibiting Employer Non-Compete Agreements https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/08/28/new-york-on-the-verge-of-prohibiting-employer-non-compete-agreements/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:00:27 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=32271 By:  Ty Hyderally, Esq., Jennifer Vorih, Esq., and Adela Barbura   On June 20, 2023, the New York State Assembly (“Assembly”) passed Assembly Bill A1278B, to […]

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Major Win for Part-Time Unemployed New Jersey Workers! https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/08/25/major-win-for-part-time-unemployed-new-jersey-workers/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 18:17:10 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=32266 By:  Ty Hyderally, Esq., Jennifer Vorih, Esq., and Adela Barbura The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, recently ruled in favor of an employee who […]

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New Jersey Temporary Workers Gain Powerful Protections in Bill of Rights https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/08/17/new-jersey-temporary-workers-protections-bill-of-rights/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:57:49 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=32202 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq., and Adela Barbura Assembly Bill No. A1474/S511, commonly referred to as the “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights,” was signed […]

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Employment Protections for New Jersey Service Workers https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/08/10/employment-protections-for-new-jersey-service-workers/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:36:46 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=32142 By: Nisha S. Talati, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq.             Recently, Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill to protect service workers from unexpected loss of employment […]

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Full-Time and Part-Time: Calculation of Unemployment Benefits https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/07/13/full-time-and-part-time-calculation-of-unemployment-benefits/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:52:38 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=31731 By: Nisha S. Talati, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Recently, the New Jersey Appellate Division held that a claimant who is separated from full-time employment, may […]

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Jury to Decide New Jersey Employee’s Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Claims https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/06/29/jury-to-decide-new-jersey-employees-disability-discrimination-and-retaliation-claims/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:00:31 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=31623 By:  Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq., and Adela Barbura Recently, in Craytor v. CTOS, LLC, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 94358, 2023 WL 3735883 (D.N.J. May […]

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Employment Law Update: NJ Teachers Beware! Part II: Before They Go, Let Them Know… https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/06/27/employment-law-update-nj-teachers-beware-part-ii-before-they-go-let-them-know/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:17:45 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=31617 By: Nisha S. Talati, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq.  Recently, the New Jersey Supreme Court considered the Appellate Division’s decision upholding the award of benefits to […]

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Montclair Celebrates Pride! https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/06/22/montclair-celebrates-pride/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:32:54 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=31579 By:  Ty Hyderally, Esq., and Jennifer Vorih, Esq. Hyderally & Associates, P.C., helped celebrate Pride in Montclair last weekend! It was a beautiful day for people […]

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NJ Worker Gains Opportunity for Age Bias Lawsuit Hearing https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/06/12/nj-worker-gains-opportunity-age-bais-lawsuit-hearing/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:00:50 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=31491 By: Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq.              The New Jersey District Court recently denied a national media company’s effort to throw out a claim […]

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Preventing Employment Discrimination in the Age of AI: EEOC Offers Guidance https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/06/07/preventing-employment-discrimination-in-the-age-of-ai-eeoc-offers-guidance/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:23:29 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=31449 By: Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Can an employer’s Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) screening tools result in a claim of unlawful discrimination? The EEOC believes […]

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Not All High Earners Are Exempt from Overtime Pay https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/05/01/not-all-high-earners-are-exempt-from-overtime-pay/ Mon, 01 May 2023 17:47:20 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=31152 By: Thevuni Athalage, Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. You might think that employees who are highly compensated are never entitled to overtime pay. However, […]

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Remote Work is Here to Stay! https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/03/30/remote-work-is-here-to-stay/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:39:37 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=30874 By: Thevuni Athalage, Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Made common by the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has seemingly transformed the workplace for the better. […]

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ABC Test No Good for Real Estate Salespeople https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/03/16/abc-test-no-good-for-real-estate-salespeople/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:17:57 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=30793 By:  Ty Hyderally, Esq., Jennifer Vorih, Esq., and Tom Daly Recently, a New Jersey Appellate Panel clarified that the widely used “ABC Test” for distinguishing employees […]

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New Jersey Creates Permanent Protections for Temporary Laborers https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/03/09/new-jersey-creates-permanent-protections-for-temporary-laborers/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:43:32 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=30727 By: Jennifer Weitz, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. On February 6, 2023, the New Jersey Legislature passed legislation providing protections for temporary laborers. The bill is […]

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If you need to self-quarantine due to Covid – You have employment protections under the law! https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/02/23/if-you-need-to-self-quarantine-due-to-covid-you-have-employment-protections-under-the-law/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:59:43 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=30598 By: Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq.   Does an employee who is terminated for quarantining due to potential exposure to Covid-19, pursuant to CDC […]

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Pregnant and Nursing Workers Finally See Federal Job Protections https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/02/03/pregnant-and-nursing-workers-finally-see-federal-job-protections/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:00:22 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=30344 By: Jennifer Weitz, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq.   Included in the spending bill Congress passed at the end of 2022 were two bills designed to […]

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Federal Trade Commission Proposes Ban on Non-Compete Agreements https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/02/01/federal-trade-commission-proposes-ban-on-non-compete-agreements/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:00:54 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=30341 By:  Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq., and Tom Daly On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to […]

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New Jersey Continues Minimum Wage Increases: $15 per hour by 2024 https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/01/30/new-jersey-continues-minimum-wage-increases-15-per-hour-by-2024/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:38:49 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=30335 By:  Ty Hyderally, Esq., Jennifer Vorih, Esq., and Tom Daly New Jersey has joined 23 other states in raising its state minimum wage for hourly workers […]

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When Mandatory COVID-19 Testing Conflicts with an Employee’s Sincerely Held Religious Belief: The Employer May Have a Duty to Accommodate The Employee https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/01/09/when-mandatory-covid-19-testing-conflicts-with-an-employees-sincerely-held-religious-belief-the-employer-may-have-a-duty-to-accommodate-the-employee/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:00:34 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=29891 By: Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Can an employer be required to allow an employee a reasonable accommodation of working from home because of […]

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New York Outlaws No-Fault Attendance Policies at Work https://www.employmentlit.com/2023/01/05/new-york-outlaws-no-fault-attendance-policies-at-work/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:33:53 +0000 https://www.employmentlit.com/?p=29888 By: Jennifer Weitz, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law a bill that would prohibit employers throughout the state from punishing […]

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