Effective August 1, 2022, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights adopted new and amended regulations regarding the display and distribution of posters required to be provided to employees by employers. Of particular note to employers are the requirements that apply to the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Family Leave Act (FLA) posters. Connell Foley:Division […]

Whether an employer can discipline or even fire an employee for postings on a personal social media account that convey a message inconsistent with the values of the organization may depend on states. Technically, employees working in the private sector have no First Amendment free speech rights because the Bill of Rights only applies to […]

In response to the various issues arising in connection with remote workers’ compensation claims, Ohio amended the definition of “injury”. The new law goes into effect on September 23, 2022. Frantz Ward LLP:Ohio House Bill 447 Limits Workers Compensation Coverage for Remote Employees

Because inflation in California rose above 7.0%, the state’s minimum hourly wage for non-exempt employees, scheduled for 1/1/2023, has been adjusted up to $15.50/hour for all employers regardless of headcount. Previously, California had announced the minimum wage would be $15.00/hour. This may cause employers to also adjust the minimum salary level for exempt employees. Baker […]