As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common in computer applications, lawmakers and policymakers have taken notice. This includes the use of AI by employers. For example, several bills introduced in the state legislature would add AI protections to New Jersey employment law. The White House issued an executive order in…
Employees who are not exempt from overtime rules are entitled to a greater pay rate for any hours they work over forty in a week. Federal and New Jersey employment laws protect this right and impose penalties and legal liability on employers who fail to pay overtime rates to their…
In a recent case, the U.S. District Court issued a preliminary injunction against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “Non-Compete Rule,” which was set to take effect on September 4, 2024. The Non-Compete Rule aimed to make most non-compete agreements unenforceable, significantly altering the employment landscape across the U.S., including in…
Overtime laws guarantee that workers receive additional pay for working more than forty hours in a week. Both federal and New Jersey employment laws contain provisions dealing with overtime compensation. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) includes an exemption from the overtime rules for people who work in “a…
When an employer violates your rights, knowing what to do or where to turn can be difficult. It is crucial to seek legal help as soon as possible because of strict filing deadlines under federal and New Jersey employment laws. Missing a filing date can result in delays at best,…
New Jersey employment laws protect workers from wage theft. This may occur when an employer requires unpaid work from an employee, and the rate of pay that the employee receives for the total amount of hours worked falls below the state minimum wage. It also often happens when an employer…
Domestic workers, such as in-home caregivers, play a vital role in our society. Federal and New Jersey employment laws treat some domestic workers differently than other workers, including exemptions for minimum wage and overtime pay. The federal government has made it a priority to improve legal protections for domestic workers.…
Employee paychecks are subject to some quite complicated regulations, particularly when it comes to what employers may, may not, and must withhold from employee pay. Perhaps the most well-known form of withholding is for Social Security and Medicare, commonly known as payroll taxes, and federal income tax. States that maintain…
Employment discrimination can take many forms, some of which are practically invisible to anyone who does not have access to an employer’s books. Pay disparities based on factors like sex or race are still common in many workplaces. Laws like the federal Equal Pay Act (EPA) attempt to address gender-based…
The federal Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) of 1931 requires contractors to pay prevailing wages to all “mechanics or laborers” employed on certain federal public works projects. New Jersey employment law addresses prevailing wages for state projects. Failure to meet the prevailing wage requirements could result in termination of the contract and…