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Governor Murphy just expanded the New Jersey Family Leave Act. It reads cleanly in the statute. It reads a little differently once you try to apply it to real people and real leave requests.

These amendments are not cosmetic. They expand coverage, accelerate employee eligibility, and formally connect NJFLA to New Jersey’s paid-leave system. For employers, this is a structural change in how leave has to be managed. Continue reading

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At a moment when federal agencies are actively dismantling disparate impact enforcement as a policy matter, New Jersey just went in the opposite direction – loudly, deliberately, and in writing.

Last month, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights finalized new rules that spell out how disparate impact claims work under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination in the employment context. These rules do not create new liability. What they do is remove any remaining ambiguity about how neutral workplace policies will be judged under state law. Continue reading

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A performance review ended with a professor out of a job, and the employer defending itself in court. The problem? Remarks about maternity leave, inconsistent flexibility, and suspicious timing after a discrimination complaint. The appellate court said a jury should hear the case. Continue reading

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When it comes to workplace retaliation, the difference between winning and losing can hinge on whether you are in state court or federal court. A recent New Jersey appellate decision reinforces that state anti-discrimination laws may not just mirror federal law – in some ways, they can give employees broader protection. Continue reading

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It’s here.

As of June 1, 2025, employers with operations or applicants in New Jersey must comply with the New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act. This new law requires upfront pay transparency in job postings and mandates internal notice of most promotions. It applies more broadly than you might think—and failing to comply could cost you. Continue reading

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In the evolving landscape of remote work, many employees believe they are shielded by the laws of the state they reside in. However, a recent decision from the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey — of all places !!! — reveals a harsh reality: working remotely from another state does not necessarily entitle employees to the protections of that state’s laws. This case serves as a critical reminder of the complexities surrounding jurisdiction in employment law. Continue reading

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