The implementation of P.L.2023, c.266 makes New Jersey the thirteenth state to recognize and act upon the need for greater transparency and accountability with regard to the handling of personal information. The new data privacy law strengthens consumer rights by requiring businesses to adopt data protection measures and notice requirements to ensure the privacy of…
Category Archives: Business
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Ohio Legislators Introduce New Law to Protect Liquor Permit Holders and their Patrons
On April 23, 2024, Ohio legislators introduced a new law that is meant to both save lives and protect alcohol-serving establishments from liability. Named “Hayden’s Law” after a 25-year-old Summit County resident who died in a car accident after leaving a bar extremely intoxicated, House Bill No. 504 will require alcohol server training and provide…
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New Overtime Regulations Bolster the Promise of a Fair Day’s Pay
Several weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL announced a final rule which took effect on July 1, 2024. The rule, “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees,” revises the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding minimum wage salary and overtime pay requirements for executive, administrative, or…
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New York’s New Paid Prenatal Leave Mandate: What New York Employers Need to Know
Beginning January 1, 2025, pregnant employees in New York will be entitled to job-protected, paid prenatal leave. This new legislation amends New York State’s existing Paid Sick Leave law and makes New York the first state in the country to provide such a benefit to pregnant individuals. New York already boasts one of the most…
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Should Know about Finalized Rules
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect on June 27, 2023. Applicable to all employers with at least 15 employees, it requires employers to offer reasonable accommodations to workers’ known limitations related to a pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. The only exception to this requirement lies where an employer can demonstrate…
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Why Small Business Owners Should Work with a Business Law Attorney
If you are a small business owner or thinking about starting a new business, at some point you have probably wondered whether it is worth the time and money to consult a business attorney. The answer to that question is “yes”. As Benjamin Franklin famously stated, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of…
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Ohio Child Labor Laws: What Ohio Small Businesses Need to Know about Teen Employment Requirements This Summer
Summer is just around the corner and many small businesses are looking forward to the extra help provided by Ohio teenagers. However, before employers start thinking about hiring those young hands, it is a good idea to brush up on Minor Labor Laws. The employment of minors is governed by both the Child Labor Provisions…
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Severance Agreements: Restrictions on Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Clauses that Employers Need to Know
Last February, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a decision that made a very clear statement regarding the need for carefully worded severance agreements. In the McLaren Macomb decision, the NLRB held that employers may not extend severance agreements to employees that include a broad waiver of any rights contained in the National Labor…
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Unemployment Compensation Law Update: What NJ Employers Need to Know about Reporting Employee Separation Information
Recent amendments to New Jersey’s Unemployment Compensation Law (UCL) took effect on July 31, 2023. Intended to promote the timely payment of unemployment compensation benefits, the amendments include new employer reporting obligations related to separated employees, revised deadlines for appeals and increased fines for noncompliance. Specifically, all employers with employees working in New Jersey must…