Blog and Alerts

Sep 21 2026

The Cost of Failure to Accommodate Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 09.21.2026 Employer's Legal ResourceA recent EEOC settlement highlights the importance of properly evaluating pregnancy accommodation requests under the PWFA, as employers may face significant liability for treating such requests as ADA issues or placing employees on leave without considering reasonable accommodations.

Sep 14 2026

Not Every Accommodation Request Is Reasonable 09.14.2026 Employer's Legal ResourceA federal appeals court recently ruled that an employee's request to sit for five minutes after every ten minutes of standing was not a reasonable accommodation. Learn what employers can take away from this important ADA decision.

Sep 10 2026

Back-to-School Traffic Safety Tips for New Jersey Drivers | Part II 09.10.2026 Personal Injury ResourceBack-to-school season brings more than just school buses and school zones. Drivers should also be prepared for increased pedestrian traffic, student cyclists, distracted driving hazards, and crowded pickup and drop-off areas.

Sep 08 2026

Cartiva Implant Litigation Update: A Strong Start for Patients 09.08.2026 Drug and Medical Device Injury Legal ResourceIf you or a loved one have experienced complications or required revision surgery following a Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant, you may be closely following the ongoing federal litigation. The Cartiva litigation involves centralized claims regarding alleged defects in the implant, which is a hydrogel device originally designed to treat arthritis at the base of the big toe. Patients have alleged that the device is defective and prone to failure, leading to significant complications such as bone loss, severe pain, and the necessity for secondary surgeries.

Sep 07 2026

Can My Employer Make Me Work On A Holiday? 09.07.2026 Employee EmpowermentPrivate employers generally can require employees to work on holidays and are not legally required to provide holiday pay or paid time off unless a contract, policy, or collective bargaining agreement says otherwise. Government employees typically receive paid holidays, and employees may be entitled to accommodations for religious observances.

Sep 04 2026

Back-to-School Traffic Safety Tips for New Jersey Drivers | Part I 09.04.2026 Personal Injury ResourceAs students return to school, roads become busier and more congested. Learn how understanding school-year traffic patterns, obeying school bus laws, and slowing down in school zones can help keep everyone safe.  

Aug 31 2026

New Jersey Employers Must Report Employee Separations to the New Jersey Department of Labor 08.31.2026 Employer's Legal ResourceNew Jersey employers must report employee separations to the Department of Labor within seven days, regardless of whether unemployment benefits are requested. Learn what employers need to know to stay compliant.

Aug 24 2026

Is Your AI Chat History Discoverable? United States v. Heppner Says Yes 08.24.2026 Employer's Legal ResourceThink your AI chat history is private? A federal court recently held that communications with a consumer AI platform were not privileged, highlighting significant discovery and confidentiality risks for employers.

Aug 21 2026

Average Settlement for Rear-End Accidents in NJ: What Determines the Value of Your Claim? 08.21.2026 Personal Injury ResourceLearn what factors affect the average settlement for a rear-end accident in NJ, including injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and insurance coverage.

Aug 17 2026

When the Accommodation Has Four Legs: What New Jersey Employers Need To Know 08.17.2026 Employer's Legal ResourceCan New Jersey employees bring emotional support animals to work? Learn how employers should evaluate accommodation requests under the LAD.