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.
May 27 2025
EEOC Files Lawsuit Over Violations of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 05.27.2025 Employer's Legal ResourceThe EEOC recently filed a lawsuit alleging violations of Title VII, the ADA, and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act—a new federal law that requires employers to reasonably accommodate pregnancy-related conditions.
May 19 2025
How Are Essential Job Functions Defined by the ADA? What Employers Should Know 05.19.2025 Employer's Legal ResourceMost employers know the ADA requires accommodations for employees with disabilities who can perform essential job functions—unless it causes undue hardship. But what exactly are essential job functions?
May 13 2025
Can Employers Be Held Liable For AI Discrimination? 05.13.2025 Employer's Legal ResourceEarlier this year, New Jersey’s Attorney General and the Division on Civil Rights issued guidance concerning Artificial Intelligence discrimination in hiring and employer liability for AI decisions under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. The guidance is intended to address the risk of bias-based harassment and discrimination resulting from the use of AI.
May 01 2025
Employer's Legal Resource Newsletter | January-April 2025 05.01.2025 Employer's Legal ResourceAs we move through the first half of 2025, New Jersey employers face an evolving legal landscape shaped by new developments in worker classification, diversity and inclusion mandates, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Click “Read More” to explore the latest updates from the Wilentz Employment Law Team.
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