Recertification of intermittent leave violates FMLA, New Jersey appellate division holds *

USA - February 22 2013
Burlington County jail employees reasonably suspected of abusing sick leave were required, pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, to submit…

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

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Package of gender pay parity laws reaches New Jersey governor’s desk *

USA - July 16 2012
In late June 2012, three significant employment bills (A2647, A2648, and A2650) reached Governor Chris Christie’s desk, having cleared both houses.

Co-authors: Evan J. Shenkman.

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New Jersey Senate introduces new minimum wage bill *

USA - July 16 2012
On June 5, 2012, the Senate introduced a bill (SCR117) that would amend the New Jersey State Constitution to set the minimum wage at $8.50 per hour with annual adjustments for inflation.

Co-authors: Evan J. Shenkman.

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New Jersey Assembly amends applicant/employee social networking disclosure bill *

USA - July 16 2012
On June 25, 2012, the Assembly approved an amended bill (A2878) that would, among other things, prohibit employers from requiring current or prospective employees to disclose their user names or passwords for their personal social networking sites (such as Facebook and Twitter).

Co-authors: Evan J. Shenkman.

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Appellate Division affirms dismissal of suit because employer responded to most of the employee’s multiple requests for accommodation *

USA - April 4 2012
In a welcome result for employers that earnestly work to reasonably accommodate disabled employees, the Appellate Division has affirmed the dismissal of a former employee’s NJLAD disability claim because the employer diligently investigated the employee’s requests and implemented numerous accommodations that responded to most, if not all, of the employee’s specific needs.

Co-authors: Ryan T. Warden , Evan J. Shenkman, Allyson M. Smith.

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