New Jersey DOL clarifies overtime exemption for employees of common carriers of passengers by motor bus *

USA - April 5 2013
Under current state law, employees of a common carrier of passengers by motor bus are exempt from overtime. N.J.S.A. 34:11-56a4. However, the term…

Co-authors: Evan J. Shenkman, Mark Diana.

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The “New Jobs for New Jersey Act” passes in both the Senate and the Assembly *

USA - April 5 2013
On February 7 and February 14, 2013, the "New Jobs for New Jersey Act" passed in the Senate (S2211) and the Assembly (A3312), respectively. As noted…

Co-authors: Evan J. Shenkman, Mark Diana.

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New Jersey DOL proposes rule to require unemployment applicants to register for work and engage in other work search related activities *

USA - April 5 2013
Currently, an unemployment claimant must simply report to the Division of Unemployment Insurance by telephone, Internet, or mail as directed by the…

Co-authors: Evan J. Shenkman, Mark Diana.

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“NJ SAFE Act” would require unpaid leave to victims of sexual assault or domestic violence *

USA - October 15 2012
Similar bills pending before the Assembly (A2919) and Senate (S2177), each entitled the “New Jersey Security and Financial Employment Act” or the “NJ SAFE Act,” would require employers with 25 or more employees to provide 20 days of unpaid leave to employees who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault within one year of the domestic violence or sexual assault.

Co-authors: Evan J. Shenkman, Mark Diana.

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Bill introduced in New Jersey to allow alternative workers’ compensation programs to be established through collective bargaining *

USA - October 15 2012
On October 1, 2012, a bill (S2201) was introduced that would allow employers and unions to negotiate an alternative workers’ compensation program provided certain requirements are met.

Co-authors: Evan J. Shenkman, Mark Diana.

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