New Jersey has adopted new regulations, effective October 1, 2026, that clarify how the state applies its ABC test for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors. Because the business bears the burden of proving all three prongs, and the test governs wage, sick leave, and disability laws, employers should review their contractor relationships now.
Every employment claim has a deadline, and missing it can end your case before it begins. This post lays out the key time limits for discrimination, wage, and whistleblower claims in New Jersey and New York, and why acting early protects your options.
Many employers require workers to sign arbitration agreements that send disputes to a private forum instead of court. This post explains how these agreements work, what rights they affect, and recent limits on their reach.
Tipped workers are protected by detailed rules about minimum wage, tip credits, and tip pooling. This post explains how the tip credit works, the common ways employers violate it, and how to recover wages you are owed.
Service members and veterans have strong federal protections for their jobs when military duty calls. This post explains reemployment rights, protection from discrimination, and what to do if an employer fails to honor them.
