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August 29, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at August 29, 2020
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Employers Will be Held Accountable for their Actions

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Recently, Governor Murphy announced his intentions to clarify and strengthen New Jersey’s anti-discrimination and harassment statute, the […]
August 25, 2020
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#Me Too Meets High Fashion: Designing Women Deserve Their Day in Court

By Francine Foner, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc. (“LVMH”), based in Paris, France, is comprised of 75 “houses” of high-end products, […]
August 24, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at August 24, 2020
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Got Young Kids? Need to Return to the Workplace? Good Luck!

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. The last several months have laid bare some of the racism and sexism ingrained in our society.  For decades, […]
August 21, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at August 21, 2020
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Thursday, August 13, 2020 was Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. August 13, 2020 was Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. The day signified the wage gap between black […]
August 11, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at August 11, 2020
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Are You Owed Unpaid Commissions as a New Jersey Independent Sales Rep?

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. If you are a sales contractor and have not received all sales commissions after your contract with a […]
August 6, 2020
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NJDCR Finds Probable Cause for Claims of Race and “Reverse” Age Discrimination

By Francine Foner, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. In a press release issued by the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) and Attorney General Gurbir S. […]
August 4, 2020
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What if My Employer is Violating Pandemic-Related Guidance?

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has issued a number of Executive Orders since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared.  The […]
August 2, 2020
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Has the Pandemic Changed Your Work Duties? You’re Not Alone!

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. As restrictions begin to lift, many employees throughout the country are gradually returning to work. But for […]
July 30, 2020
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Protections are On the Way for Essential Workers who Test Positive for COVID-19

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. Ty Hyderally, Esq. On July 27, 2020, the New Jersey Senate sent to the Assembly Appropriations Committee Senate Bill No. 2380, which […]
July 29, 2020
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A Good Day in the Courtroom for Victims of Workplace Sexual Harassment

By Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Shanique Wells (“Wells”) was hired by AAA North Jersey (“AAA”) in November 2013 as a Marketing Manager. After […]
July 27, 2020
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SCOTUS Tacitly Approves Salary History Ban

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. Rewriting history can be a very difficult task, and can have unintended consequences. Sometimes, though, un-writing history can be […]
July 21, 2020
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Employees are Protected Against Discrimination – Except if They Work for a Religious Organization

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In a 7-2 opinion reversing the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling in favor of two lay […]
July 16, 2020
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NJ Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Provision in Employment Contract

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq.           Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled to uphold an arbitration agreement in two cases between transportation workers […]
July 13, 2020
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Employees Fired for Expressing their Views

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. We are in a very unique time in our country’s history. Many protests are happening throughout New Jersey and […]
July 8, 2020
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LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum in NJ Schools is No Longer Optional

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. As most are aware of, recent progress surrounding the legal rights of LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace […]
July 7, 2020
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Don’t Consent! Read this First when Presented with an Arbitration Agreement

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. On June 14, 2020, a New Jersey federal judge ruled that 151 plaintiffs (comprised of over 350 individuals) […]
July 4, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at July 4, 2020
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Great News for New Jersey Employees – Major Expansions in the Paid Family Leave Program

By Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Governor Murphy recently signed into law, amendments to New Jersey’s paid family leave program which substantially expanded eligibility, […]
June 30, 2020
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There’s No Denying It Anymore: Systemic Racism Still Occurs in the Workplace Today

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. The devastating effects of both covert and overt racism have swept the nation into a call for […]
June 25, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at June 25, 2020
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Issues with Employees Returning to Work in Montclair, NJ.

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. Montclair, and the rest of New Jersey, has now entered Stage 2 of Reopening.  This means that salons and […]
June 19, 2020
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Victory for LGBTQ Employees Nationwide!

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. After decades in which Congress has considered and failed to pass measures adding sexual orientation to the list […]
June 18, 2020
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Breaking Ranks: Crossing the Thin Blue Line to Report Race Discrimination

By Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. The whole world is currently focused on the systemic racism that permeates many police departments throughout the United […]
June 18, 2020
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Race Discrimination in Employment Continues

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. With all of the recent news of police brutality against African-Americans, anyone who has been on the internet or […]
June 15, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at June 15, 2020
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Pandemic Prompts Proposed Amendments to New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law

By Francine Foner, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. On October 10, 2018, the New Jersey Legislature passed the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law, N.J.S.A. 34:11D-1 (“NJESLL”) […]
June 12, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at June 12, 2020
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More Flexible Federal Loan Bill Could Mean Big Help for Small NJ and NY Businesses

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Last week, new legislation modifying the current Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) was unanimously passed by the U.S. […]
June 5, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at June 5, 2020
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Your Office Might Reopen Soon … Or Not?

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. As we enter the summer, many workers who have stayed home for several months under state mandates addressing […]
June 4, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at June 4, 2020
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New Jersey Enters Stage 2 of Restart and Recovery

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced yesterday that the next phase in restarting New Jersey’s economy will begin on […]
May 30, 2020
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Not So Fast… New Jersey Trial Court Improperly Dismissed Discrimination and Whistleblowing Claims Prior To Discovery

By: Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. The Appellate Division recently reversed a lower court ruling dismissing the discrimination and whistleblowing claims of Suketu H. […]
May 28, 2020
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Emiliano Rios did the Right Thing!

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. Sometimes, it is unclear what is the right thing to do. Other times, it is glaringly obvious. Like when […]
May 27, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at May 27, 2020
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Governor Murphy Signs Order Phasing in Looser Restrictions in NJ

By: Chantal N Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. As one of the hardest-hit states in the country, New Jersians have added risks to assess when […]
May 19, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at May 19, 2020
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A Party Can Prevail in a New Jersey Lawsuit — Regardless of Damages

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In a May 8, 2020 ruling, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court protected the right […]
May 13, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at May 13, 2020
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Confirming Protections for New Jersey Essential Workers

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. While many New Jersey employees are at home, either working or having been laid off, others are going in […]
May 8, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at May 8, 2020
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Frontline Workers: Hazard Pay Could be Coming Your Way

By Chantal N Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. On May 1, 2020, the “Hazardous Duty Pay for Frontline Federal Workers Act” (the “Act”) was introduced […]
May 3, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at May 3, 2020
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NJ Court Awards Significant Punitive Damages In Failure To Accommodate Case

By Francine Foner, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. It may seem like the only thing courts are doing these days is issuing various restrictions and orders related […]
May 2, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at May 2, 2020
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Taking Sides in an Employment Dispute… What Are My Protections?

By Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. Being forced to take sides, especially when pressured to say and do things we do not agree with, is […]
April 29, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at April 29, 2020
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Relief For New Jersey’s Self-Employed Impacted By COVID-19

By Francine Foner, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) recently published additional guidance on the expansion of unemployment benefits available to […]
April 24, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at April 24, 2020
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Can My Employer Really Take My Temperature Every Day?

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. Many employers in New Jersey and elsewhere have begun to take temperatures of employees and vendors, to help prevent […]
April 22, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at April 22, 2020
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NJ Expands the Family Leave Act During the Pandemic

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. A new Bill which may impact New Jersey employees during the COVID-19 pandemic was approved by the […]
April 21, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at April 21, 2020
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Can Your Employer Refuse to Allow You to Work Remotely During COVID-19?

By Francine Foner, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many employees are working remotely and becoming Zoom savvy. There are, however, instances where […]
April 20, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at April 20, 2020
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Essential Employees Are Further Protected In New Jersey

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In the wake of the current pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey has signed 24 executive orders […]
April 13, 2020
Published by Ty Hyderally at April 13, 2020
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Recovered from COVID-19? Congratulations! Need a Note to Return to Work? Best wishes…

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. Every New Jersey employee has been affected in some way by the current pandemic. Thousands upon thousands of workers […]
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