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.
Apr 22 2025
Family Medical Leave Act Update: Employers Should Look Beyond the Acronym FMLA to Understand Employee Requests for Leave 04.22.2025 Employer's Legal ResourceWhen an employee knows about the need for leave in advance, it is their responsibility to request leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) on at least thirty (30) days’ notice if it is practical and possible to do so. However, employees often request FMLA leave for reasons that are unplanned and unexpected. In that case, employees do not need to specifically state that they are asking for leave under the FMLA. No “magic words” needed. Here’s what employees do need to say to trigger their rights.
Apr 17 2025
Deed Fraud- What Is It and How Can You protect Yourself 04.17.2025 New Jersey Criminal Law ResourceDeed fraud—also known as home title theft—involves forging documents to steal property ownership. Scammers can then sell the home, take out a mortgage, or rent it for profit. It’s a growing problem, with the FBI reporting over $145 million in losses from real estate and rental fraud in 2023 alone. Deed fraud is on the rise—even in New Jersey. Click to find out how to protect your property.
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