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August 28, 2025
By Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Kenny Delgado August 20, 2025 On February 26, 2024, the New Jersey Appellate Division affirmed a trial court’s decision in Aguirre, […]
August 14, 2025
Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Faatimah Jafiq, Esq. August 13, 2025 When calculating damages, front pay is a category often overlooked. Front pay is typically awarded in […]
August 14, 2025
By Ty Hyderally, Esq., Eli Linden August 7, 2025 Misclassification of employees as independent contractors is sometimes intentionally used by unscrupulous employers to deprive certain under-empowered […]
August 11, 2025
By Jamie Davila, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Date: August 4, 2025 In recent weeks, there was a sensational story about a summer associate at a […]
August 5, 2025
By: Walter Gonzalez, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. July 31, 2025 New Jersey Senate Bills 4385 and 4396 have the potential to dramatically […]
July 17, 2025
By Jamie Davila, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Date: July 15, 2025 The State of New York’s Department of Labor has updated their Worker Adjustment and […]
July 16, 2025
By: Jamie Davila, Esq. Date: July 15, 2025 With the news of ICE raids becoming more frequent, it is not uncommon to know about the latest […]
July 11, 2025
By Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Francine Foner, Esq. July 8, 2025 When does the grooming policy of a public employer yield to the religious beliefs of […]
June 23, 2025
By: Jamie Davila, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Date: 6/10/2025 On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States made the historic ruling in […]
June 16, 2025
Faatimah Jafiq & Ty Hyderally, Esq. May 16, 2025 Unpaid internships have long been a common practice, particularly for students and young professionals looking to gain […]
June 12, 2025
By Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Jamie Davila, Esq. May 20, 2025 The EEOC published their final guidance on workplace harassment updating the EEOC’s position on the […]
May 30, 2025
By Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Kenny Delgado In late 2024, the New Jersey Appellate Court decided to reverse and vacate summary judgment in Obiedzinski v. Twp. […]
May 20, 2025
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Kenny Delgado May 16, 2025 New Jersey has taken a step to clarify and centralize the answers to a common question […]
May 20, 2025
By Jamie Davila, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. May 5, 2025 Prior to President Trump’s second term in office, the United States did not have an […]
May 7, 2025
By Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Faatimah Jafiq April 29, 2025 When pursuing a civil lawsuit or an Employment dispute in New York or New Jersey, most […]
May 5, 2025
April 15, 2025 By: Jamie Davila, Esq. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the ability to replace being able to talk to a live person in specialized professions. […]
May 2, 2025
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Kenny Delgado April 17, 2025 Employees in the United States are subject to protections from numerous interlocking laws on the Federal […]
April 23, 2025
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq, Francine Foner, Esq. April 11, 2025 New Jersey federal employees who have recently been laid off may find some solace in the […]
April 23, 2025
Faatimah Jafiq & Ty Hyderally, Esq. April 10, 2025 A term that is often heard in employee trainings as something to avoid creating is “hostile work […]
April 16, 2025
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Jamie Davila, Esq. March 27, 2025 On March 17, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled unanimously in the finding that […]
April 10, 2025
By Ty Hyderally Esq. and Lorena Meza April 8, 2025 The New York Retail Worker Safety Act (S8358B/A8947C) became law on September 4, 2024, to require […]
April 3, 2025
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Kenny Delgado March 28, 2025 The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a District Court ruling that travel during work […]
March 31, 2025
By Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Faatimah Jafiq March 27, 2025 In the last few months, employees all across America have been losing their jobs at an […]
March 20, 2025
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq, Francine Foner, Esq. March 19, 2025 An employee’s job title alone does not determine whether an employee is properly classified as exempt […]
March 14, 2025
By Ty Hyderally Esq. and Lorena Meza February 27, 2025 The New York State Clean Slate Act became operational on November 16, 2024, as a major […]
March 10, 2025
February 26, 2025 Faatimah Jafiq and Ty Hyderally For Muslims, Ramadan is a month of spirituality and reconnecting with God through fasting, giving charity, and performing […]
February 28, 2025
By Ty Hyderally Esq., and Kenny Delgado A federal appellate Court recently ruled against a Plaintiff’s private right to sue a prospective employer. In its decision, […]
February 26, 2025
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq, Francine Foner, Esq. February 24, 2025 The DCR recently found probable cause that Red Lobster Hospitality, LLC (Red Lobster) violated the New […]
February 21, 2025
By: Jamie Davila, Esq. February 18, 2025 With the New Year and the recent shift in federal laws and federal departments, it is important to take […]
February 20, 2025
By Ty Hyderally Esq. and Lorena Meza February 5, 2025 Starting January 1, 2025, New York State became the first state in the United States to […]
February 10, 2025
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq, Francine Foner, Esq. February 3, 2025 On January 21, 2025, Governor Phil Murphy issued a press release announcing the promotion by the […]
February 7, 2025
By Ty Hyderally, Esq and Kenny Delgado January 30, 2025 The country is in a transition period. There is no doubt that with any presidential turnover […]
February 5, 2025
By Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Faatimah Jafiq January 16, 2025 My basement was flooded during the hurricane, my roof caved in because of the snowstorm, and […]
January 28, 2025
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., and Nichole Nunes, Esq. January 23, 2025 A hostile work environment in New Jersey is one in which an employee faces severe […]
January 21, 2025
Recent Developments in the Application of Anti-Discrimination laws to the use of AI Technology in NJ
By Ty Hyderally Esq. and Jamie Davila, Esq. January 17, 2025 The rise and usage of automated technologies (AI) has proven to become an integral part […]
January 14, 2025
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Kenny Delgado January 7, 2025 Although the federal minimum wage is $7.25, there is a group that still can receive wages […]
January 10, 2025
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., and Nichole Nunes, Esq. January 2, 2025 In recent years, cannabis laws have evolved rapidly, leaving employers and employees alike navigating a […]
January 7, 2025
By Ty Hyderally Esq. and Faatimah Jafiq December 29, 2024 In April 2024, the Department of Labor announced a new rule for overtime that aimed to […]
January 7, 2025
By Ty Hyderally Esq. and Lorena Meza December 17, 2024 There is a lot that goes on behind every paycheck, although most people are not aware […]
December 30, 2024
By Ty Hyderally Esq. and Francine Foner, Esq. December 16, 2024 On December 10, 2024, the New Jersey Appellate Division reinstated the Amended Complaint of Jersey […]
December 26, 2024
By Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Kenny Delgado December 12, 2024 New York is implementing changes to its sick leave laws, with COVID-19 leave being phased out […]
December 20, 2024
By Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Faatimah Jafiq December 10, 2024 One of the most frustrating aspects of job hunting is determining whether a job will pay […]
December 20, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., and Nichole Nunes, Esq. December 5, 2024 New Jersey has emerged as a leader in advancing transgender rights, with robust legal protections […]
December 9, 2024
By Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Kenny Delgado November 26, 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming omnipresent in every aspect of our lives. Companies have turned over […]
December 5, 2024
By Ty Hyderally Esq., Francine Foner Esq., and Kenny Delgado November 22, 2024 What happens if an employer, in the name of appeasing a customer, uses […]
December 5, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., and Nichole Nunes, Esq. November 21, 2024 For decades, individuals with natural hairstyles have faced explicit and implicit discrimination in workplaces across […]
November 27, 2024
By Faatimah Jafiq and Ty Hyderally November 24, 2024 Using social media to vent about work can be tempting, especially if you feel discriminated against by […]
November 18, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., and Nichole Nunes, Esq. November 14, 2024 In recent years, there has been growing recognition of mental health as a crucial aspect […]
November 11, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., and Kenny Delgado October 25, 2024 The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion that discusses what is needed in […]
November 7, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Nichole Nunes, Esq., and Maya Patel October 28, 2024 The implementation of the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights (TWBOR) in New Jersey […]
October 21, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq. and Kenny Delgado October 8, 2024 The most vulnerable retail employees are those that are the most forward facing. […]
October 10, 2024
Congrats on your new job! Unfortunately, we do not provide health insurance, so don’t plan on getting sick or checking up on your body. Best of […]
October 3, 2024
By Ty Hyderally, Esq and Lorena Meza September 23, 2024 In the case of Baker v. Aetna Life Insurance Co. et al., Charlize Marie Baker’s struggle […]
October 3, 2024
Faatimah Jafiq and Ty Hyderally, Esq. September 25, 2024 In today’s technological landscape, worries about data privacy and secret cameras watching our every move are (justifiably) […]
September 24, 2024
By Ty Hyderally, Esq and Kenny Delgado September 23, 2024 The workplace is no longer simply a physical location. With the advent of social media, remote […]
September 19, 2024
September 3, 2024 By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Nichole Nunes, Esq. Pregnancy is a life-altering experience, bringing joy and anticipation for many women. However, when it […]
September 13, 2024
By Ty Hyderally, Esq and Lorena Meza September 3, 2024 The legal framework governing labor relations is complex, and deciphering it can be quite challenging. However, […]
September 10, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Francine Foner, Esq. August 30, 2024 Unfortunately, many immigrant workers suffer at the hands of ruthless employers who fail to properly […]
August 20, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Faatimah Jafiq August 9, 2024 Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many employers have switched to remote or hybrid working situations. Others […]
August 14, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Faatimah Jafiq August 9, 2024 Breaks and Schedule Changes: In New Jersey, breaks are only mandated for minors under the age […]
August 12, 2024
August 9, 2024 By Ty Hyderally, Esq., Martin Min, and Nichole Nunes, Esq. A decision by the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey […]
August 8, 2024
By Ty Hyderally, Esq and Lorena Meza August 5, 2024 As gender equality remains a work in progress, New York Labor Law § 194 remains a […]
July 22, 2024
July 17, 2024 By Ty Hyderally, Esq., Martin Min, and Nichole Nunes, Esq. On June 6, 2024, the New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and […]
July 15, 2024
By Faatimah Jafiq July 8, 2024 It’s pretty common to feel nervous during interviews. Nerves can cause you to stumble over your words or wipe your […]
July 11, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Francine Foner, Esq. The New Jersey Appellate Division recently affirmed a trial court’s finding that an employer’s actions and inactions resulted […]
July 8, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Lorena Meza New York Labor Law (“NYLL”) §191(1), governs the frequency of pay of certain workers, such as manual workers, railroad […]
July 2, 2024
By: Faatimah Jafiq and Ty Hyderally At a glance For most employers[1], the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mother Act (“PUMP Act”) went into effect […]
June 25, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Nichole Nunes, Esq., Maya Patel April 17, 2024, marks a significant victory for workers and the advancement of workplace equality. The Supreme […]
June 18, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq., Maya Patel In a pivotal decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court has struck down part of a regulation that […]
June 13, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Lorena Meza On March 1, 2024, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), […]
June 10, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq. Earlier this month the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously held that a non-disparagement agreement in a settlement agreement […]
May 31, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Lorena Meza After years of lobbying and legislative wrangling, New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA) is poised to change […]
May 20, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Jennifer Vorih, Esq., and Maya Patel Federal and New Jersey labor laws safeguard employees’ rights to participate in various joint endeavors […]
May 13, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq., and Maya Patel Employers utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) systems in their recruiting and hirings processes may encounter new […]
May 9, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Nichole Nunes, Esq., and Maya Patel The recent amendment to New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA), which […]
April 25, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq., and Maya Patel A recent study of the 2019 New Jersey law banning non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in employment contracts […]
April 8, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq., and Maya Patel In a significant move towards bolstering employment protections for domestic workers, New Jersey Governor Phil […]
April 1, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Francine Foner, Esq. In a recent News Release, the United States Department of Labor announced the successful resolution of its […]
March 26, 2024
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 […]
March 21, 2024
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 […]
March 5, 2024
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 […]
February 9, 2024
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 […]
February 8, 2024
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 […]
February 6, 2024
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 […]
February 5, 2024
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 […]
January 29, 2024
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 […]
January 17, 2024
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 […]
January 12, 2024
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 […]
December 26, 2023
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 […]
December 19, 2023
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 […]
December 13, 2023
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 […]
December 7, 2023
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 […]
November 8, 2023
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 […]
November 1, 2023
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 […]
October 25, 2023
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 […]
October 18, 2023
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 […]
September 27, 2023
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. […]
September 20, 2023
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 […]
August 28, 2023
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 […]
August 25, 2023
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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September 10, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Francine Foner, Esq. August 30, 2024 Unfortunately, many immigrant workers suffer at the hands of ruthless employers who fail to properly […]
April 8, 2024
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq., and Maya Patel In a significant move towards bolstering employment protections for domestic workers, New Jersey Governor Phil […]