On January 1, 2020, New Jersey joined a diverse group of 20 states, including Alabama, California, Illinois, Louisiana and New York, putting into effect legislation that bars employers from screening job applicants based on salary history. The law applies to all employers, regardless of size. What the New Employment Law States Employers may no longer […]
Earned Sick Leave Is Mandatory In New Jersey
The New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Act (the “Act”) took effect in October 2018. Here’s what employers need to know: The Act applies to all employers, regardless of size. All employees, including part-time employees and exempt employees, are eligible for earned sick leave under the Act. Earned sick leave may be used […]
In California, Misclassifying Employees Just Got Harder.
Late last month, the California Supreme Court handed down a decision involving a package delivery service that had classified its drivers as independent contractors. The decision was unanimous. The court set out clear guidelines for establishing when wage orders setting minimum wages will apply to workers, stating that, in order to classify a worker as […]
