Blog and Alerts

Aug 22 2025

FMLA Medical Certifications: What Employers Must Accept, Including Foreign Providers 08.22.2025 Employer's Legal ResourceThe FMLA allows employers to require medical certifications for leave, including from foreign health care providers. Learn what information can be requested, when translations are needed, and how to stay compliant with federal requirements.

Aug 12 2025

21 Days or 45 Days: How Many Days Does an Employee Have to Review A Separation Agreement? 08.12.2025 Employer's Legal ResourceDo you know how long an employee must have to review a separation agreement? Under the ADEA, it’s either 21 or 45 days—depending on the situation.

Aug 06 2025

Irvington Public Schools Selected as Bellwether in National Social Media Lawsuit: What It Means for New Jersey School Districts 08.06.2025 Drug and Device Injury Legal ResourceThe national litigation against major social media companies continues to move forward, and one New Jersey school district is now front and center.

Aug 06 2025

My Employee Is On An Extended Leave-Do I Continue Their Health Insurance? 08.06.2025 Employer's Legal ResourceWhen an employee takes extended leave, continuing their health insurance depends on the law and your insurance policy—not your preference. Learn what to do.  

Jul 31 2025

Clearing the Cannabis Haze: Cannabis Discrimination Claims By Employees 07.31.2025 Employer's Legal ResourceA recent New Jersey court decision clarified that job applicants cannot sue under the state’s cannabis law, but employers should still tread carefully—employees may have other legal avenues if disciplined for cannabis use. Is your workplace policy compliant with current law?

Jul 25 2025

Third Circuit Reinstates FMLA Lawsuit 07.25.2025 Employer's Legal ResourceThe Third Circuit reinstated a lawsuit by a former employee who claimed he was fired after requesting FMLA leave. This decision highlights the risks employers face when managing overlapping medical and caregiving absences.

Jul 16 2025

COBRA Notices Are Required When Employees ELECT Health Insurance: Not Just At Termination 07.16.2025 Employer's Legal ResourceDid you know that you must provide your employees with information about COBRA benefits at the time that employees ELECT health insurance coverage, not just when the employment relationship is ending?

Jul 09 2025

Can You Dock An Exempt, Salaried Employee's Compensation? 07.09.2025 Employer's Legal ResourceCan you legally dock the pay of a salaried, exempt employee? Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), deductions are allowed—but only in very limited situations. Read the full blog to find out when pay docking is permissible and how to avoid costly misclassification mistakes.

Jun 24 2025

Do NOT Forget Your Record Keeping Obligations! 06.24.2025 Employer's Legal ResourceEmployers: Are your payroll and sick leave records up to date? Under NJ law, you're required to keep detailed records for up to six years—and if you don’t, it could cost you in court.

Jun 10 2025

Client Alert: Pharmacies Receiving Manufacturer Document Requests 06.10.2025 Pharmacy Law ResourcePharmacies are subject to various federal and state laws with additional responsibilities imposed via PBM provider manuals. While the typical audit is performed by a federal payor (Medicare or Medicaid) or a PBM, manufacturers have recently entered the audit arena, requesting documents from pharmacies to assure proper billing and dispensing of that manufacturer's brand name drug.