The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes a threshold for calculation of overtime eligibility. From 2004 until 2020, that salary threshold was $23,600 ($455 per week). In January 2020, the...

In Garzon v. Morris County Golf Club , A-1100-21 (App. Div. December 23, 2022), the Appellate Division of New Jersey held that a Petitioner’s attorney’s counsel fee should not automatically be set...

“Non-competes block workers from freely switching jobs, depriving them of higher wages and better working conditions.” So says Lina M. Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). On January...

An article written by Employment Law attorney James F. Devine discusses the need for employers to develop a Harassment and Discrimination Policy. A podcast discussing how to develop a Harassment...

An article written by Employment Law attorney Caitlin A. Donahue, Esq. discusses the need for employers to develop a Workplace Violence Prevention policy to protect its workers. A podcast...

One of the lingering effects of COVID-19 is the changed landscape in many workplaces. During the height of the pandemic, businesses in certain industries, either voluntarily or involuntarily,...

In a case of significant importance to the insurance industry, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has concluded that Pennsylvania's Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law...

As our society emerges from the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers must confront the increased demand for flexible, remote and hybrid employment environments and the corresponding...

An article written by Employment Law Partner Ryan J. Murphy, Esq. discusses the need for employers to develop a deliberate safety policy and program to protect its workers and prevent injuries. A...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently launched a new five-year regional initiative to address workplace injuries occurring in warehouses and other storage facilities in...

On August 16, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, in the matter of Williams v. Kincaid , issued a landmark decision, providing that individuals with gender dysphoria...

An article written by Employment Law Partner James F. Devine, Esq. discussing the challenges of labor and employee regulations that includes the pursuit of employment rights vs. employers for...

On August 25, 2022, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court eliminated a venue exception for medical malpractice actions filed in the Commonwealth. The rule requiring that medical professional liability...

An article written by Employment Law Partner James F. Devine, Esq. discussing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) since its adoption in 1990 and how employers who wish to avoid...

While there is no law that specifically requires an employer to have a Handbook, we recommend that most employers adopt and publish one that meets their legitimate business interests and...

On Friday 08/05/2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed into NJ law a bill that will increase auto insurance premiums for about 1 million New Jersey drivers. Current Bodily Injury NJ state minimums will...

While many employers experimented with flexible schedules, remote work and better work life balance prior to COVID-19, the pandemic has changed the complexion of the modern workforce. Now, most...

During the July 28, 2022 meeting of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”), a number of hot topics were discussed. No matter which issue we discuss first, it will seem like we are...

James F. Devine, the Managing Partner of the firm’s Lancaster office and firmwide Chair of the Employment Law Practice Group, recently published an article entitled An Introduction to Medical...

On August 5, 2022, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry will implement a rule pertaining to the payment of tipped employees as well as the calculation of overtime for salaried, non...