New Jersey’s War on Independent Contractors: Criminal and Civil Penalties for Independent Contractor Misclassification Signed into Law
Legislation targeting independent contractors has been signed into law by [...]
Workers Comp Bill Would Line the Pockets of Attorneys at the Expense of Injured Workers
Should attorneys get paid for work they didn’t do? If so, should that money come out of the pockets of injured workers? Those are the questions policy makers who voted yes on S2145 need to be able to answer.
Employment Bills Scheduled for Vote on Monday
Several employment bills will be heading for floor votes on Monday, including two of particular concern to NJCJI. The “Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act” continues to regulate much more than “equal” pay and would present a significant danger to employers who do, in fact, compensate all employees equally for equal work. S121/A1242, legislation “Concerning Discrimination” would also impose significant risk on employers, attempting to interfere with the enforceability of widespread employment contract provisions and run afoul of the Federal Arbitration Act.
Crafting More Workable Sick Leave Legislation
Governor Phil Murphy campaigned on a promise to sign sick leave legislation. He mentioned the issue again in his budget address, urging the legislature to get a bill to his desk. And an Assembly version sponsored by Assemblywoman Lampitt was heard and voted out of the Assembly Labor Committee this week and is moving through the legislative process.
NJ Senate Labor Committee Advances Ban on Arbitration Agreements in All Employment Contracts
This week the New Jersey Senate Labor Committee voted to release legislation that would make New Jersey the only state in the country to ban arbitration agreements in all employment contracts.
Top News Clips for January 20-26
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for January 20-26.
Employment Issues Dominating the Agenda
Both equal pay and wage theft are hot topics in the new legislation session and top priorities of Gov. Murphy’s administration, and we are pleased to see initial efforts being framed in a thoughtful way that advances core objectives without generating unnecessary litigation.
Top News Clips for December 9-15
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for December 9-15.
Top News Clips for October 21-27
A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for October [...]
New Jersey High Court Ponders Liability in the New Economy
Contract work blurs the traditional definitions and roles of employee and employer, and this evolution of the labor market has created tension between contract law and employment law. The New Jersey Supreme Court has taken up a case that arises out of that evolution. It is deciding whether contract employees can be required to waive tort claims they might bring against a contract employer when Workers Compensation is available from their direct employer. We filed an amicus brief in this case arguing that making the Workers’ Comp model compatible with the modern economy requires that such arrangements be upheld.