New Jersey Business Law Blog
More workers eligible for overtime pay
The Labor Department is expanding the group of workers eligible for overtime pay. This expansion is estimated to include about 1.3 million workers. Starting January 1, 2020, the minimum yearly salary threshold will be raised from $23,660 to $35,568. Thus, any employee...
Why might the USPTO deny an application for a trademark?
Trademarks protect some of your business’s most valuable assets, yet the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can deny an application for many reasons. In addition to basic information such as your name, contact information and filing fee, your...
USDOJ allows parents to use FMLA for special education meetings
The USDOJ issued an Opinion on August 8, 2019 in which it concluded that the educational and special medical needs of a child, who have serious health conditions as certified by a health care provider, are a qualifying reason to take intermittent FMLA leave. By way of...
Ways to protect your business from employee theft and fraud
New Jersey businesses are vulnerable when critical, confidential information is given out to employees and misused. Whether an employee is fired, quits or still works for the company, employer protocols are vital to protecting the company from fraud and theft by the...
New Jersey joins 17 other states in state-wide salary history ban
Attention all New Jersey employers - New Jersey recently signed into law Assembly Bill 1094; a bill which will prevent employers from screening job applicants based on their salary. This law will go into effect on January 1, 2020. How does this law effect New Jersey...
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act – what it means for Massachusetts employers
Massachusetts recently passed the Paid Family Medical Leave Act (“PFML”). This comprehensive law allows many employees who work for Massachusetts employers to take up to 26 total weeks of paid leave for medical and family leave. Employees consent to payroll...
Music industry challenges for artists’ ownership
People in New Jersey who create artistic works understandably want to be able to protect their work. Copyrights are one form of intellectual property that may be used by artists, writers, musicians and others. However, owning the lyrics to a song, for example, does...
What are deceptive trade practices?
You likely understand that competition within your company's service space can be strong (even to the point of being considered "harsh" or "cutthroat"). Yet while that may be expected to a certain degree, there is a limit to the extent that a competitor can attempt to...
Insurance company and alleged breach of contract
People in New Jersey know that medical billing and insurance can be very complex. Every health insurance company makes agreements with select health care facilities and providers regarding what services they will provide coverage for and how much money they will pay...
Protecting your trade secrets from unscrupulous employees
It takes extreme levels of dedication to take an idea and turn it into a successful business. Many times, it is your own unique approach to a business concept that results and success. Whether you have your own recipe for barbecue sauce or a client list that helps...
