Employers must give careful consideration to questions asked during the hiring process. While most employers are aware that they cannot ask questions that directly relate to a prospective employee’s protected status (age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, etc.), employers also need to be mindful to exercise care when inquiring into…
An employer may find itself in a position where, without immediate relief, it may suffer a loss that cannot be made whole by monetary damages alone. For example, a party may feel that a breach of contract or impending breach of contract requires immediate action to protect its interests and…
Nearly all 401(k) plans are governed by the Employment Retirement Act of 1979 (“ERISA”). ERISA regulates pension, health & welfare, and other employee benefits including 401(k) programs. Under ERISA, if owner of an ERISA-governed 401(k) plan dies, their surviving spouse is automatically entitled to 401(k) benefits at the time death,…
Regardless of whether you are the spouse who initiated divorce proceedings by filing a complaint with the Court or whether you are the spouse who has just received the divorce complaint, you may be dealing with a range of emotions and unclear as to what steps you should take next.…
The termination of an employee requires careful consideration of business and legal issues. There are various legitimate reasons as to why companies terminate employees including, but not limited to, misrepresentation of experience, education, or qualifications; inadequate job performance; violation of work rules or employer policy; unexcused absences and excessive tardiness;…
Employees’ use of social media in the workplace can be harmful to employers both legally and from a public relations standpoint. It can decrease company morale in the event employees choose to use social media as a forum to complain about their employer. It can also be costly to employers,…
Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of unpaid leave under both State and Federal Law. Under Federal law, the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) governs employee leaves of absences whereas the New Jersey Family Leave Act (“NJFLA”) governs State leave. While there are some similarities between the two Acts,…
Eric Levine, Co-Chair of Lindabury’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice group was recently interviewed regarding the constant threat of cyberattack facing companies today. Eric says, “No matter how big or small your business, cybersecurity affects you. Companies need to anticipate that they will be a victim at some point, if…
Good news is a brew for New Jersey craft beer advocates. In February 2018, the New Jersey Assembly’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee paved the way for the introduction of Bill A2196, which would remove a current licensing rule requiring breweries and distilleries to provide a tour of their facilities…
The floodgate of sexual harassment allegations spawned by the #MeToo movement is evidence that employers are dropping the ball on fostering work environments free from inappropriate sexual behaviors. The good news is there are simple things an employer can do to prevent workplace harassment from occurring in the first place,…