Jonathan I. Nirenberg Law Blog

Employees Working in Other States Can Sue Under New York's Anti-Discrimination Laws

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 by Jonathan I. Nirenberg

If you have been the victim of unlawful discrimination or harassment, you might be able to sue your employer for under New York law even if you never worked in New York.  At least according to one New York appellate court, employees can bring discrimination claims under New York’s anti-discrimination law if they are residents of New York or if the company made its discriminatory decision in New York, even if their jobs were out of state.... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment

Discrimination Against Caregivers

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 by Jonathan I. Nirenberg

Last month, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published suggested best practices for companies to minimize the chance of violating the rights of employees who are also caregivers.... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment

Courts Can Increase Employment Law Jury Awards to Offset Adverse Tax Consequences of Lump Sum Payment

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 by Jonathan I. Nirenberg

Earlier this year, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recognized that under the appropriate circumstances a judge should increase lost wages damages awards in employment law cases to offset the adverse tax consequence of receiving a lump sum payment for lost salary and benefits, rather than receiving the money over a period of years.... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment

The Doctrine of Apparent Authority

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 by Jonathan I. Nirenberg

Imagine that a company’s Vice President offered you a great new job. Better yet, he or she offered you a guaranteed written one year employment contract that provides a generous salary and benefits. You signed the contract and started the job, only to be told by someone in the human resources department that the Vice President who hired you did not have the authority to offer you an employment contract, the company has hired someone else for your job, and you are fired. Do you have a legal... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment

Supreme Court Rules it is Unlawful to Retaliate Against Employee For Harassment Complaint During Investigation

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 by Jonathan I. Nirenberg

On January 26, 2009, the United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) prohibits retaliation against employees who speak out about harassment while answering questions as part of a company’s internal harassment investigation.... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment

President Obama Signs Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 by Jonathan I. Nirenberg

President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, reversing the United States Supreme Court’s 2007 decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

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Topic: Labor and Employment

Damages in Employment Law Cases

Sunday, January 25, 2009 by Jonathan I. Nirenberg

The most common type of damages available in employment law cases in New York and New Jersey include economic damages, emotional distress damages, attorneys fees and costs, punitive damages, and liquidated damages.

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Topic: Labor and Employment

New Jersey Supreme Court Expands Claim of Wrongful Discharge in Violation of Public Policy

Sunday, January 25, 2009 by Jonathan I. Nirenberg

On December 16, 2008, in the case of Tartaglia v. UBS PaineWebber, the New Jersey Supreme Court expanded the scope of the claim of wrongful discharge in violation of public policy.... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the New Jersey Family Leave Insurance Law

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 by Jonathan I. Nirenberg

Earlier this year, New Jersey became the third state in the country to pass a law entitling employees to be paid during family leaves. New Jersey’s Family Leave Insurance law is set to go into effect in just a few weeks. This article will answer many of the most frequently asked questions about the New Jersey Family Leave Insurance law.... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment

New Guidelines Under New York's Employee Blood Donation Leave Law

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 by Jonathan I. Nirenberg

The New York Department of Labor recently issued guidelines for employee blood donation leave under New York State Labor Law Section 202-j. That law, which went to effect late last year, requires companies with twenty or more employees to allow employees to take time off to donate blood.... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment
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