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In our previous post, we discussed which major federal employment laws are triggered based upon the number of employees a business has. This post outlines which New Jersey employment laws are triggered as a business grows and
Whether a business has one part-time employee or is a bustling corporation with hundreds on the payroll, there are employment laws that the business must follow. Unfortunately, many business owners are unaware of which laws apply or the fact that
On November 22, 2023, Governor Hochul signed into law the New York Freelance Isn’t Free Act, which mandates written contract, payment, record keeping, and anti-retaliation requirements on businesses that hire freelance workers. The Act is similar to New York
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A Human Resources (HR) consultant and an HR / employment law attorney are two distinct roles within the field of human resources, and they serve different functions. Yet many small business owners often confuse the two roles. This
Effective February 15, 2024, the statute of limitations for unlawful discrimination under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) becomes three years. Previously only claims for sexual harassment were subject to a three year statute of limitations under the
On March 12, 2024, New York Labor Law Section 201-i becomes effective and prohibits employers from requesting or requiring that an applicant or employee disclose a username, password, or other means to access a personal account or service. This will
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) published its final rule defining “independent contractor” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule becomes effective March 11, 2024. The final rule rescinds the USDOL’s 2021 rule,
As we previously posted, the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule (BOI Rule) of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury (FinCEN) was scheduled to take effect January 1, 2024. The BOI Rule requires companies such as corporations,
2024
As we remind our readers each year, as year-end approaches, business owners need to remain mindful of their year-end human resources compliance obligations and prepare for upcoming minimum wage increases.Minimum Wage IncreasesNew JerseyEffective January 1, 2024, the New Jersey
Attention, small and medium-sized businesses! The Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule (BOI Rule) of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury (FinCEN) takes effect in January 2024. The BOI Rule will bring significant changes to company transparency and