Labor & Employment

David J.

New Jersey employers are required to entrust management and supervisory employees with carrying out its policies, and preventing the creation of a hostile work environment.

Melanie D. Lipomanis The following is a summary of new paid sick leave laws enacted within the last few years across the United States:  San Francisco: Effective Date Feb.

We recently posted concerning new ordinances enacted in two New Jersey cities, Newark and Jersey City, mandating that local employers provide paid sick time to their employees.  Now, the State Legislature is considering whether to extend mandatory paid sick time statewide.    Senator Loretta Weinbe

On January 17, 2014, Governor Christie signed into law P.L. 2013, c. 221, which amends the New Jersey Family Leave Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11B-1, et seq. (“FLA”), and Security and Financial Empowerment Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11C-1, et seq.

Add Newark to the growing ranks of jurisdictions that have adopted laws guaranteeing paid sick leave to employees.  On January 29, 2014, Mayor Luis A.

The New York City Council has passed a resolution implementing Mayor Bill de Blasio’s proposed amendments to the City’s sick leave law.  These amendments extend the law’s coverage to private sector businesses with five (5) or more employees (or one or more domestic workers).  Effective April 1, 2014

Jersey City is now among a growing number of cities that have adopted laws requiring employers to provide paid sick leave to employees.  Jersey City’s ordinance became effective on January 24, 2014. The ordinance requires employers with more than ten employees that operate within Jersey City to pro