Author: Labor & Employment Group
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06.29.2018
No Dues For You!
(Click here for printable PDF) On Wednesday the United States Supreme Court overturned a 41-year-old precedent which allowed unions to require unionized public sector employees who decline to become dues paying members of the union to instead pay “agency fees” in lieu of dues. . In Janus v. American Federation of State, County and […]
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06.29.2018
New Guidelines For Employee Handbooks
On June 6, 2018, the Office of General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a Memorandum concerning the NLRB’s review of employee handbook rules based on the December 2017 decision in The Boeing Company, 365 NLRB No. 154 (“Boeing”). The Boeing decision adopted a new test for evaluating work rules or policies […]
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05.14.2018
New Jersey Equal Pay Act and Sick Leave Law – What You Need to Know
Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Time: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Location: Tavistock Country Club, Haddonfield, NJ Speaker(s): Peter L. Frattarelli, Esq. and David A. Rapuano, Esq. Timed agenda: 8:00-8:30 AM Registration, Breakfast and Networking, 8:30 – 10:30 AM Program Description of the program: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the Diane B. Allen […]
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04.11.2018
Quitting For Lack of Childcare May Not Disqualify Unemployment Benefits
Employers, for various reasons may choose to contest the eligibility of a former employee for unemployment benefits. But beware, on March 29, 2018, the New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division clarified that employees who voluntarily quit because of reasons related to childcare may not actually be disqualified for unemployment benefits in Cottman v. Bd. of […]
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03.15.2018
Breastfeeding in the Workplace – Protections for Employees and Requirements for Employers
Before former Governor Chris Christie left office, he signed into law a bill amending the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination to include protections for women breastfeeding. Now, the Law Against Discrimination specifically includes “breastfeeding” as a protected trait, with other traits such as race and sex. This means that the Law Against Discrimination prohibits discrimination […]
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01.31.2018
Peter Frattarelli on Webinar “Pre-Employment Background Screening: FCRA, EEOC, Ban-the-Box, State and Local Law Compliance”
Peter Frattarelli, a partner in Archer’s Haddonfield office, is on the panel for the, “Pre-Employment Background Screening: FCRA, EEOC, Ban-the-Box, State and Local Law Compliance” webinar, on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.
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01.31.2018
Peter Frattarelli to Speak at “Meet the Advocates”
Peter Frattarelli, a partner is Archer’s Haddonfield office will be speaking at The Philadelphia office of the American Arbitration Association and the National Academy of Arbitrators Mid-Atlantic Region’s “Meet the Advocates”, Thursday, February 1, 2018.
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01.31.2018
Peter Frattarelli Presented NJBIZ for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Panel Discussion
Peter Frattarelli a partner is Archer’s Haddonfield office, presented NJBIZ for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Panel Discussion on Tuesday, January 30, 2018.
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09.11.2017
Peter Frattarelli To Speak At NBI Seminar, “Human Resource Law From Start to Finish”
When: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Where: Holiday Inn Cherry Hill, 2175 Marlton Pike Overview: A Comprehensive Primer on Labor and Employment Law As employment-related litigation rates continue to rise, employers must look for ways to proactively protect themselves in a legal manner. Human resource compliance can be one of the most costly and time-consuming aspects […]
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09.11.2017
Peter Frattarelli to speak at the NJSBA Mid-Year Meeting in Madrid, Spain
New Jersey State Bar Association- 2017 Mid-Year Meeting The Westin Palace, Madrid October 21 – 28 Madrid’s extensive cultural and leisure activities set the city apart from other European destinations. From art and antiques, to flamenco and football, to ghosts and gastronomy, visitors can keep busy from the early morning hours until late into the […]
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