Posts Tagged ‘Employment law’
Employee Handbooks: Why They Matter for Employers
Submitted by Connell Foley. An employee handbook is often the most important employment-related document an organization possesses. Employers should ensure the handbook reflects current workforce size, specific business practices, and evolving employment laws.
Read MoreNew Jersey Significantly Expands New Jersey Family Leave Act Coverage and Eligibility Thresholds
Submitted by Connell Foley. On January 17, 2026, A3451/S2950 was signed into law, significantly expanding employer coverage while also lowering employee eligibility thresholds as to employee access to job-protected leave under the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). These changes will impact thousands of New Jersey employers starting July 17, 2026, including employers with less than 30 employees that were previously not covered by the NJFLA.
Read More2026 Employer To-Do Checklist
Submitted by Connell Foley. It’s essential for business owners and HR professionals to ensure their organizations are fully prepared for the year ahead. This comprehensive checklist aims to highlight critical areas that require your attention and action, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Read MoreWhat is an H-1B? Essential Information for Employers Hiring Foreign Nationals
Submitted by Connell Foley. The H-1B is an employer-sponsored petition that allows foreign nationals to work in a specialty occupation in the United States.
Read MoreDo You Have to Keep Timesheets?
Submitted by Connell Foley. Keeping timesheets isn’t just a formality, it’s the law. Good records protect your employees and protect your business from costly litigation down the line.
Read MoreShould My Company Have an Employee Handbook – What are the Benefits?
Submitted by Connell Foley. There is no law requiring a company to provide an employee handbook to its workforce. However, there are numerous benefits to doing so.
Read MoreNavigating the Conscientious Employee Protection Act
Submitted by Connell Foley. Employers can reduce the risk of CEPA violations by implementing clear anti-retaliation policies, providing training to supervisors and human resources personnel, and fostering a culture of transparency and compliance.
Read MoreArbitration Clauses in the Employment Context
Submitted by Connell Foley. Employers that have implemented arbitration clauses in employment-related documents are encouraged to consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with EFAA.
Read MoreNew Jersey Pay Transparency Act
Submitted by Connell Foley. The Pay Transparency Act (the “Act”) requires New Jersey employers to include wage and benefit information in all promotional opportunities and employment listings beginning on June 1, 2025.
Read MoreFTC Non-Compete Ban Is “Set Aside”
Submitted by Connell Foley. It is likely that a federal district court judge’s order to “set aside” the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) proposed ban on most non-compete agreements will have nationwide effect.
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