New Jersey Business Law Blog

Both employers and employees in New Jersey are protected by laws that require certain standards in the workplace. These also apply to applicants of jobs. Employees are entitled to: Privacy The right to be safe from harassment and discrimination The right to a...

Many businesses are formed through an idea shared between friends or associates who agree on a common ground for innovation. However, after launching your concept and dedicating a percentage to investors, problems may arise. Missed projections may necessitate altering...

  Successful business management requires a keen eye for detail, a focus on innovation and a drive to succeed, but it’s also imperative to keep legal employment practices in mind. You likely understand the necessity of providing a safe, secure environment for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...