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New Jersey’s New Tax Rule: Unpacking the ‘Convenience of the Employer’ Regulation and its Implications
On July 21, 2023, New Jersey passed a new bill, introducing the “convenience of the employer” rule. The objective of this bill is to boost tax revenue by targeting nonresidents assigned to work primarily in New Jersey who opt to work remotely outside the state for their personal convenience.[1] The
The Impact of Groff v. Dejoy on Religious Accommodations and Seniority-Based Bidding Systems in the Workplace
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Groff v. DeJoy ruling, issued in June, has significant implications for employers’ handling of religious accommodations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.[1] The decision establishes a more rigorous standard for employers to deny such accommodations, while preserving the unique protections afforded to seniority systems
Staffing Companies Beware: New Jersey’s Landmark Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights is Here to Stay!
In February 2023, Governor Phil Murphy enacted the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights.[1] This labor law aims to protect temporary workers, who the state identified to be often underpaid and significantly less likely to receive employer-sponsored benefits when compared to permanent workers.[2] The law imposed new requirements on both companies
New Jersey Employment Law Update: Employers must start reporting separation directly to the State of New Jersey
Last year, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law significant changes to the state’s Unemployment Compensation Law, which took effect on July 31st, 2023.[1] Among these changes are two brand-new reporting obligations, altered deadlines for appeals, and enhanced fines for noncompliance.[2] The critical takeaway for most employers is the new reporting
Update: USCIS Announces Second Round of Random Selections for FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registrations!
Earlier this year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) conducted a random selection process for the fiscal year (“FY”) on the 2024 H-1B cap registrations. During this initial process, USCIS selected certain electronic registrations that met the requirements for the H-1B visa, including beneficiaries eligible for the advanced
NEW YORK WAGE AN HOUR UPDATE: NY Bill Expands Wage Complaint Rights for Executive, Administrative, and Professional Workers
Last month, the New York Legislature passed a bill which, if accepted by Governor Kathy Hochul, would expand the rights for executive, administrative, and professional employees to file complaints with the New York Department of Labor (“NYDOL”) for wage theft.[1] Wage theft occurs when pay earned and owed to an
New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act And Its Impact On Businesses
Last month, the New York State Legislature passed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (“Act”), a labor law ensuring protection for freelancers, contract workers, and independent contractors working in New York.[1] This Act is one of the strongest laws protecting “gig workers” and freelancers in the country and is an expansion
The Importance of Immigrant Entrepreneur Parole for U.S. Startups
The entrepreneurial spirit exhibited by immigrants forms an integral part of America’s identity.[1] Since conception, the United States has drawn in enterprising individuals who left behind their native lands, driven by the pursuit of the renowned “American Dream.”[2] Today, the immigrant entrepreneur remains vital to the American economy. However, despite
Oh no! Restrictive Covenants are they a thing of the past? New Proposed Legislation to keep an eye on
In today’s competitive business environment, companies strive to protect their confidential information, client relationships, and workflows through restrictive covenants. Non-compete agreements are a form of restrictive covenants as they are an added limitation to contracts and are common in many employment agreements.[1] Non-compete agreements are when the employee agrees that
New Jersey’s Proposed Move Against Restrictive Covenants
Gigio Ninan co-authored an article published in the June 2023 edition of the New Jersey Lawyer entitled The Blue Eraser: New Jersey’s Proposed Move Against Restrictive Covenants. Id. at 34-36. New Jersey introduced legislation that would restrict the rights of businesses to negotiate non-compete and non-poaching agreements with prospective employees. The
