New Jersey wages are governed by a set of laws: the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law, the Wage Collection Law, the Wage Theft Act, and the Wage Payment Law. These New Jersey employment laws govern the amount and timing of wages owed to New Jersey employees. A New Jersey…
The Federal appeals court which hears New Jersey cases issued a precedential decision explaining the definition of “disability” for purposes of disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Background Andrew Morgan was employed by Allison Crane & Rigging LLC as a millwright laborer. On September 29, 2020 he…
New Jersey construction contractors and suppliers often have difficulty collecting money due them for their work or supplies. One of the tools available to help ensure payment is including a personal guarantee in their construction contracts. However, personal guarantees have certain requirements. The Appellate Division of the Superior Court of…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which hears appeals from federal district courts in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania and the United States Virgin Islands, recently rejected a challenge to the New Jersey Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights in the case of New Jersey Staffing Alliance vs.…
New Jersey employment law prohibits both disability discrimination and retaliation against an employee who objects to disability discrimination. A New Jersey appeals court examined both situations in the case of Algozzini vs DGMB Casino LLC, d/b/a Resorts Casino Hotel. The Explosion Bart Algozzini was director of slot operations at…
Progressive discipline is a bedrock principle in New Jersey civil service law. However, while flexible, progressive discipline has its limits. The New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued a precedential employment law decision examining when progressive discipline allows for termination of a law enforcement officer’s employment for even a first offense…
Under New Jersey employment law, tenure provides college, university and school faculty great protection. However, this protection is not unlimited. A New Jersey appeals court explained how courts should review decisions to terminate a tenured college professor in the case of Chee Ng v. Fairleigh Dickinson University. Background Dr.…
New Jersey employment law prohibits pregnancy discrimination and disability discrimination. The United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently examined the standard employees must meet to prove pregnancy discrimination and disability discrimination in the case of Peifer v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. Peifer’s Employment with the Board…
New Jersey employment law requires teachers and other public education employees to hold teaching certificates, or other certificates as appropriate to the position, as a prerequisite to holding their job. A New Jersey appeals court recently examined the legal principles involved when the New Jersey State Board of Examiners determines…
New Jersey employment law affords significant wage and hour protections to employees through the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law and the New Jersey Wage Payment Law. Both laws were significantly strengthened by amendments in 2019, adding additional penalties, recovery of attorneys fees, enhanced damages, and a longer, six-year statute…