Currently New Jersey is one of only five states that provide employees the opportunity to receive time off from work to resolve family and health related issues, with some form of compensation,. In 2008, former Governor Jon Corzine signed the New Jersey Paid Family Leave Act, (“NJPFLA”), or N.J.S.A. § […]
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A well drafted employee handbook continuously proves to be an invaluable tool for business owners and management. Think of it as an instruction manual set in the context of your business. Many small business owners think that it is unnecessary because of the size of their organization. Think again. Employee […]
New Bill May Eliminate Effectiveness And Use Of Severance And Separation Agreements
November 17, 2016 | by Timothy FordIn September 2016, New Jersey Senators Nia H. Gill and Loretta Weinberg introduced S2535 (Senate Bill), a bill to amend Title 34 to prohibit employers from utilizing severance pay agreements to limit a former employee’s right to sue for gender based workplace discrimination and harassment. Specifically, S2535 provides that a […]
The employment interview process is a minefield. Interviewers must be able to recognize the potential hazards while getting the information the employer most desires, to determine whether the applicant is the right person for the position. Many employers are aware of the obvious interview questions to avoid. However, many seemingly […]