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February 25, 2021

Can Your Employer Force You to take the COVID-19 Vaccine?

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Since the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine has arrived, many people have begun to question whether their employers are […]
February 23, 2021

Breaking the Silence: Confidential Settlements of Employment Claims

By Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. The Me-Too movement has brought to the forefront the problem with confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements which silence […]
February 17, 2021

Is a Dairy Milk Company Milking its Truck Drivers Out of Overtime Pay?

By:  Jennifer Vorih, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. The New Jersey Wage and Hour Law (“NJWHL”) requires employers to pay employees 1.5 times their regular hourly […]
February 10, 2021

Brougher v. Pinterest: A Landmark Settlement in a Gender Discrimination Case

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In August 2020, Francoise Brougher released a shocking blog post titled, “The Pinterest Paradox: Cupcakes and Toxicity” […]
February 3, 2021

Growing Recognition of Implicit Bias

By Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. What is “implicit bias”?  In a bill proposed in March 2020 to address implicit bias in prenatal care, […]
January 29, 2021

Montclair Teachers Scheduled to Return to the Classroom Pre-Vaccination: Must they Risk their Lives for their Livelihoods?

By: Jennifer Vorih, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. For Montclair teachers, parents, students, and school staff, it’s been a long haul since March 16, 2020, when […]
January 27, 2021

New Administration Aims to End Mandatory Arbitration and Non-Compete Agreements

By Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. With the election of Joe Biden, and the Democrats having regained control of the Senate, a number of […]
January 26, 2021

Biden Swiftly Overturns Ban on Transgender Individuals Serving in the U.S. Military

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Although the induction of the Biden administration was just last week, the new administration has swiftly set […]
January 20, 2021

Nurses and Hospital Workers – You Have Protections!

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. It’s no secret that employees in the health care industry have been hit hard over the past […]
January 19, 2021

Whistleblower Wins His Day in Court!

By Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Thomas Brodowski, formerly a Vice President of Administrative Services at Hudson County Community College, reported various activities which […]
January 12, 2021

Hoboken’s Police Chief Gets Another Shot at Proving his Whistleblowing Claim

By: Jennifer Vorih, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In a January 7, 2021 decision, the New Jersey Appellate Division reversed the summary judgment dismissal of Anthony […]
January 11, 2021

Food Workers in NY – You have Rights!!!!

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. On December 17, 2020, amendments to New York’s Fair Work Practices Code (the “Code”) were passed which […]
January 8, 2021

Judge’s Baffling Jury Instruction Wins Whistleblower a New Trial

By Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. When can a judge’s faulty jury instruction result in a new trial?  That is what the Appellate Division […]
December 29, 2020

Is My Employer’s Arbitration Agreement Valid?

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Arbitration agreements have taken over employment contracts by storm in recent years.   Although often not considered by […]
December 21, 2020

Hostile Work Environment Claims Against Lakewood Township Are Going to a Jury!

By Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq When do racist or sexist remarks in the workplace amount to a hostile work environment under the New […]
December 15, 2020

NJ Whistleblowers Claim Employer Used COVID-19 As an Excuse to Terminate Them

By Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In the employment law world, it is certainly not unique for an employer to create an excuse […]
December 11, 2020

Surprise! A Religious School Firing Someone Because She is Pregnant is Pregnancy Discrimination!

By: Jennifer Vorih, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In a recent case, the New Jersey Appellate Division – for a second time – reversed the granting […]
December 8, 2020

How Soon Will Offices and Business Fully Reopen as Employees Get Vaccinated?

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Almost a year into the COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) pandemic, it is safe to say that many of us are […]
December 4, 2020

New York Case Offers Guidance on Filing Claims Against Employers for Failing to Follow Health and Safety Laws During the Pandemic

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In these uncertain pandemic times, many employees are able to work from home yet others cannot protect themselves […]
December 2, 2020

Can Your Employer Mandate That You Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?

By Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq With the anticipation of COVID-19 vaccines soon becoming available, New Jersey employers may desire to mandate that their […]
November 23, 2020

New Jersey Pregnancy Discrimination Claim Goes Up to the Supreme Court

By Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. The New Jersey Supreme Court recently heard Delanoy v. Township of Ocean to decide whether to uphold […]
November 20, 2020

Professor’s Employment Claims Given a Passing Grade by the Appellate Division!!

By Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. What type of workplace conduct constitutes gender harassment or gender discrimination? Does there need to be direct evidence […]
November 14, 2020

New COVID Restrictions and Clarification from Governor Murphy

By: Jennifer Vorih, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Earlier this week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation and issued new restrictions related to the coronavirus […]
November 13, 2020

New Jersey Votes to Legalize Recreational Use of Marijuana. What Might That Mean in the Workplace?

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. For the first time in New Jersey, voters approved the use of recreational marijuana for those who […]
November 11, 2020

Going Back to Work Safely: New Jersey Implements Mandatory Protocols to Reduce COVID-19 Threat

By Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. As New Jersey’s economy continues to gradually reopen and more New Jersey employees return to the workplace, COVID-19 […]
November 6, 2020

What if My Employer Is Shut Down for Disobeying Executive Orders?

By: Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq., and Michael Chachura A favorite local restaurant—Cuban Pete’s in Montclair— had its locks changed by the Montclair Police Department and […]
October 27, 2020

Dove’s CROWN Act Prohibits Discrimination Based on Hairstyle

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Last year, beauty brand Dove set out to make the CROWN Act into law nationwide. “CROWN” stands […]
October 23, 2020

Are You a COVID-19 “Long-Hauler” Worried about Your Employment Rights?

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Many months into the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on businesses, government agencies, employees and workers in general continue […]
October 20, 2020

Third Circuit Finds Public Employee’s COVID-19 Alert Entitled to First Amendment Protection

By Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Can an employee warn other employees of their potential exposure to COVID-19 without risk of reprisal by their […]
October 13, 2020

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Updates Guidance on Disability-Related Inquiries in the Workplace

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated its guidelines concerning whether and when employers may request […]
October 9, 2020

Public Agency in New Jersey Faces a Discrimination and Retaliation Trial Next Month

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. A race discrimination and retaliation complaint filed in Essex County, NJ, scheduled for trial next month, November 2020, […]
October 6, 2020

Roadmap to Retaliation: Court Upholds Jury Finding that School District Retaliated Against Security Guard

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. On September 15, 2020, the Appellate Division affirmed a trial court decision that the Randolph Township Board of Education […]
September 30, 2020

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg: A Brief Look at RBG’s Many Contributions to Equality in the Workplace

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. For many, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, more aptly known as RBG, symbolized a beacon of […]
September 25, 2020

Appeals Court Decision Poses a Cautionary Tale on Criminal Background Checks

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In this day and age in which the controversial issue of systemic racism is widely discussed and analyzed, […]
September 24, 2020

Help with Day Care Costs Due to COVID-19 School Closures Proposed

By Francine Foner, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. On September 14, 2020, New Jersey State Senator Kristin M. Corrado introduced Senate Bill 2904, aimed at providing some […]
September 22, 2020

New Jersey Protects its Essential Workers

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. On September 14, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a bill which provides that certain essential […]
September 17, 2020

NJ Law Enforcement Diversity Requirement Is on the Way!

By: Chantal N Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. New Jersey Assembly Bill 2394 (the “Bill”), recently passed in both houses. The Bill requires law enforcement […]
September 14, 2020

Good News for Undocumented Workers in New Jersey!

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In a much-celebrated measure by workers’ and immigrants’ rights advocates, immigrants in New Jersey may now pursue professional […]
September 9, 2020

Casino Security Director Dealt A Winning Hand on Discrimination and Retaliation Claims

By Francine Foner, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. The New Jersey Appellate Division recently reversed and remanded, for trial, a lower court’s dismissal of nearly all of […]
September 8, 2020

Teachers Returning to Work – In or Out of School

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. Since New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued his first Executive Order regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, parents have been wondering […]
September 1, 2020

Are you Pregnant and Worried about Your Rights in the Workplace?

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Thanks to the hard work of employment rights advocates and feminist organizations, pregnant women enjoy many more legal […]
August 29, 2020

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

#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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]
April 9, 2020

Department of Labor Clarifies Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”)

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In a recent blog, we outlined the federal government’s new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), one […]
April 5, 2020

The Impact of COVID-19 on EEOC Guidance

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal workplace anti-discrimination laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pub. […]
April 1, 2020

Non-Essential NJ Workers’ Access To Child Care Centers On Hold

By Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. On March 25, 2020, Governor Murphy signed yet another Executive Order involving business restrictions as a result of […]
March 30, 2020

Unemployment Compensation in the Time of COVID-19

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. Workers in New Jersey and across the country are becoming unemployed in droves, and wondering how they are going […]
March 27, 2020

Can I Refuse to Go to Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak?

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally Esq. Along with these particularly uncertain times facing the American workforce will undoubtedly come a flood of questions […]
March 24, 2020

President Signs Coronavirus Relief Package into Law

By Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. During these trying times of national pandemic involving the Coronavirus or COVID 19, it is important for employees […]
March 23, 2020

Your Job Offer Is Rescinded Due to COVID-19 – What Now?

By Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. The sudden impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business as usual took many New Jersey employees and employers […]
March 2, 2020

A Reminder to NJ Employees: Sick Leave is Required by Law!

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally Esq. The New Jersey Department of Labor recently issued final regulations on the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave […]
February 24, 2020

New Senate Bill Aims to End Unfair and Discriminatory Scheduling Practices in New Jersey

By Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. On January 27, 2020, New Jersey Senators Loretta Weinberg and Nia H. Gill introduced Senate Bill 921 (“New Jersey Fair […]
February 14, 2020

The Future of Employment Arbitrations in New Jersey: Secrets Revealed

By Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. One of the reasons that employers favor resolving employment disputes through arbitration over going to court is that […]
February 3, 2020

NJ Employees – Your Rights Just Improved!

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. A new wave of employee-friendly protections designed to educate employees and encourage them to stand up for […]
January 29, 2020

A Great Win for Pregnant Workers in New Jersey

By Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In the first New Jersey state court published opinion of 2020, the Appellate Division held that a township’s […]
January 23, 2020

Employer Mandated Arbitration No More? Maybe!!

By Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. As discussed in an earlier blog, on March 18, 2019, Governor Philip D. Murphy signed into law Bill […]
January 10, 2020

New Jersey Employee Earned Tenure while in Civil Service Position

By Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. The New Jersey Supreme Court recently affirmed the Appellate Division’s decision that a school district employee had earned tenure […]
December 12, 2019

Medical Marijuana Users are Protected in New Jersey

By Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. When it comes to cannabis and the workplace, the terrain can be rather complex. Since 2010, the use of […]
December 9, 2019

New Jersey Assembly Passes Bill Outlawing “Gay Panic” Defense to Murder Charge

By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Francine Foner, Esq. Legislation designed to prevent legal strategies which discriminate against LGBTQ murder victims recently passed the Assembly by a […]
November 21, 2019

A Big Win: N.J. Jury Awards $6 Million in Race Discrimination Lawsuit

By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. On November 1, 2019, a Bergen County jury awarded Plaintiff Rebecca McCarthy, (“McCarthy”) a $6 million verdict […]
November 1, 2019

Coming Soon… New Protections for Independent Contractors in New Jersey

By Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. Are you or someone you know an independent contractor in New Jersey? If so, we have good news! The […]
October 25, 2019

Be Your Own Hairstyle!!

By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Chantal Guerriero, Esq. In September of 2019, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (“DCR”) was prompted to issue new guidelines […]
April 22, 2022

Despite All Odds, the Amazon Labor Union Prevails

By: Jennifer Weitz, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. The coronavirus pandemic created enormous changes in how we live our daily lives, from wearing masks in public, […]
April 13, 2022

Mandatory Arbitration Language Held to be Unenforceable – A Great Win for Employees!!

By:  Jennifer Vorih, Esq., Tom Daley, and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Employee handbooks are a common tool in today’s workplace. They promote consistency in an employer’s treatment […]
February 14, 2022

Customer Review Requirements: Can They Do That?

When a business changes company policy, it’s not unusual for employees to discuss and critique it amongst themselves. Usually, these discussions stay within the workplace. Adjusted […]
January 26, 2022

The Workers’ Rights Conversation Goes Online – and Hits the Mainstream

By: Ashley A. Smith, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. This time last year, one oddball news item stood out from the doom and gloom. It all […]
January 18, 2022

A Textbook Case Alleging Pregnancy Discrimination

By: Jennifer Weitz, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In Kamara v. Wayfair, LLC, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 695, the District Court for the District of New […]
January 6, 2022

The Explosive Growth in New Jersey-Based Warehouse Operations Means Workers Require Job Protections

As online shopping continues to grow by leaps and bounds, the role of warehouse employees has received unprecedented attention. From reports of inadequate bathroom breaks to […]
December 7, 2021

Victory for Workplace Privacy: New York Passes Electronic Monitoring Law

By: Ashley A. Smith, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. On November 8, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law A.430/S.2628 (the “Act”), which requires private employers […]
November 16, 2021

NJ Minimum Wage Increases Continue

By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Nina Lucibello, Francine Foner, Esq. New Jersey has been on a path to joining other states, like New York, California, Massachusetts, and […]
November 10, 2021

EEOC Updates Questions and Answers Surrounding Employee Religious Exemptions for COVID-19 Mandates

By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner, Esq. The EEOC publishes “technical assistance” questions and answers on its website to clarify COVID-19 issues arising under Title VII […]
October 12, 2021

New York City Food Delivery Workers Start to Gain Protections

By: Jennifer Weitz, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. The New York City Council recently passed a package of bills aimed at improving working conditions for app-based […]
September 27, 2021

A Waiver Doesn’t Necessarily Waive All Rights

By: Jennifer Weitz, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division underscored that a waiver between two parties may only be […]
September 23, 2021

Feeling Harassed or Targeted in the Workplace? Consider These Dos and Don’ts

By:  Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Not everything bad that an employee encounters in the workplace gives rise to a legal claim. However, if […]
September 20, 2021

How the Union Successfully Challenged Employer Misconduct

By: Jennifer Weitz, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. While unionization continues to be a hot-button issue politically, a recent decision by the United States Court of […]
August 23, 2021

Employment Law for Employees

By: Ty Hyderally, Esq., and Jennifer Vorih, Esq. As employment litigators, we often speak with employees – or former employees – who might have been better […]
August 12, 2021

New York City Expands Worker Protections Under Its “Ban the Box” Law

By:  Renee Jiang, Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. On July 29, 2021, amendments to New York City’s Fair Chance Act (FCA) — also known […]
August 9, 2021

Governor Murphy Takes Action Against Employee Misclassification

By:  Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Back in May 2018, we reported on Governor Phil Murphy’s creation of the Employee Misclassification Task Force, aimed […]
July 16, 2021

Getting Rid of Non-Compete Agreements???? Maybe!!!

By: Jennifer Weitz, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. The White House recently announced plans to issue an executive order aimed at increasing competition in the job […]
May 13, 2021

DOL Rule Restores Employee Wage Protections

By:  Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. On May 5, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced it was overturning a rule established during the […]
April 19, 2021

ARPA: More Than Just a Stimulus Check!

By: Nina Lucibello, Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In March 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) into law, a […]
April 13, 2021

Can My Employer Really Fire Me for Protesting?

By:  Jennifer Vorih, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. 2020 was a very tumultuous year, and 2021 started off with a violent insurrection.  Many employers terminated employees […]
January 27, 2021

New Administration Aims to End Mandatory Arbitration and Non-Compete Agreements

By Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. With the election of Joe Biden, and the Democrats having regained control of the Senate, a number of […]
January 20, 2021

Nurses and Hospital Workers – You Have Protections!

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. It’s no secret that employees in the health care industry have been hit hard over the past […]
January 11, 2021

Food Workers in NY – You have Rights!!!!

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. On December 17, 2020, amendments to New York’s Fair Work Practices Code (the “Code”) were passed which […]
December 2, 2020

Can Your Employer Mandate That You Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?

By Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq With the anticipation of COVID-19 vaccines soon becoming available, New Jersey employers may desire to mandate that their […]
October 20, 2020

Third Circuit Finds Public Employee’s COVID-19 Alert Entitled to First Amendment Protection

By Francine Foner, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Can an employee warn other employees of their potential exposure to COVID-19 without risk of reprisal by their […]
October 13, 2020

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Updates Guidance on Disability-Related Inquiries in the Workplace

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated its guidelines concerning whether and when employers may request […]
July 13, 2020

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 […]
June 4, 2020

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 13, 2020

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 […]
April 24, 2020

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 21, 2020

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 13, 2020

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 […]
April 9, 2020

Department of Labor Clarifies Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”)

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. In a recent blog, we outlined the federal government’s new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), one […]
April 5, 2020

The Impact of COVID-19 on EEOC Guidance

By: Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal workplace anti-discrimination laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pub. […]
April 1, 2020

Non-Essential NJ Workers’ Access To Child Care Centers On Hold

By Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. On March 25, 2020, Governor Murphy signed yet another Executive Order involving business restrictions as a result of […]
March 27, 2020

Can I Refuse to Go to Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak?

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally Esq. Along with these particularly uncertain times facing the American workforce will undoubtedly come a flood of questions […]
March 23, 2020

Your Job Offer Is Rescinded Due to COVID-19 – What Now?

By Francine Foner, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. The sudden impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business as usual took many New Jersey employees and employers […]
February 3, 2020

NJ Employees – Your Rights Just Improved!

By: Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. A new wave of employee-friendly protections designed to educate employees and encourage them to stand up for […]
November 1, 2019

Coming Soon… New Protections for Independent Contractors in New Jersey

By Lía Fiol-Matta, Esq., Ty Hyderally, Esq. Are you or someone you know an independent contractor in New Jersey? If so, we have good news! The […]
September 30, 2019

New Jersey Hotels Just Got a Little Safer: Hotel Employees get a Panic Device

By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Chantal N. Guerriero, Esq. The New Jersey Panic Device Law (“NJ S2986” or the “Act”), was introduced on September 24, 2018, […]