The New Jersey’s Senate Labor Committee voted 5-0 on Oct. 1, 2026, to refer a bill to regulate employment and other uses of AI-based technologies to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
The “Fair AI Regulations (FAIR) Act” (S4075
For New Jersey employers, whether your employment non-compete and non-solicitation agreements are enforceable depends on how well your covenants hold up under judicial scrutiny.
The Legal Framework
For New Jersey employers, restrictive covenants are not mere boilerplate; they are litigation
New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (“CEPA”) is generally considered to be one of the broadest whistleblower statutes in the country, enacted to “protect and encourage employees to report illegal or unethical workplace activities.” Due to CEPA’s broad nature, employers
In January 2025, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) issued guidance explaining the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) applies equally to decisions made with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). Employers cannot avoid liability because an algorithm,
Employers frequently retain outside counsel to investigate workplace complaints involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other sensitive employment issues. A common question that follows is whether the attorney’s notes, communications, draft reports, and other investigative materials must later be produced if
The New Jersey Department of Labor has clarified through a public announcement that eligible employees may be entitled to job protection while receiving Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Family Leave Insurance (FLI) benefits, while recent amendments also expand eligibility under
AI tools offer a multitude of potential benefits in the workplace. They can also create significant legal, privacy, and cybersecurity risk if not properly managed. Adopting an employee AI Acceptable Use Policy can help manage that risk.
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Takeaways
This blog will provide timely commentary on developments in New Jersey employment and workplace law, including legislative and regulatory changes, key court decisions and evolving workplace issues. Its purpose is to offer clear, practical insights that help readers understand how
On May 4, 2026, the New Jersey Appellate Division, in a published opinion, prohibited successive motions for reconsideration of a final order. In the case, Doglio v. Boasso Am. Corp., the trial court granted the defendant’s motion for summary judgment,
