October 20, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Rutgers Law School Launches Study to Advance Women in LawHarvard economist Claudia Goldin was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in economics. Goldin's vast work has shown that despite having equal education and qualifications, women still earn less than men. Her research has also shown that strong economies and technological advancements have not leveled the playing field for women.
By Penny M. Venetis, Kirsten Scheurer Branigan and Beth P. Zoller
9 minute read
September 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
New 'Stericycle' Standard Impacts Workplace Investigation ConfidentialityIn 'Stericycle', 372 NLRB No. 113 (2023), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overhauled the standard to assess the legality of workplace rules and policies and adopted a new approach to evaluate facially neutral employer rules that do not expressly restrict employees from engaging in protected concerted activity under Section 7. Confidentiality rules and instructions provided during a workplace investigation are one of many areas 'Stericycle' impacts.
By Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, Carole Lynn Nowicki and Beth P. Zoller
8 minute read
December 05, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
DEI and Bias Prevention Training in Schools Is NOT Teaching Critical Race Theory But IS Critical To Ensure Respectful Treatment for AllMore needs to be done, and confusion over CRT should not be allowed to interfere with DEI measures.
By Carole Lynn Nowicki, Beth P. Zoller, Kirsten Scheurer Branigan and Madeline C. Branigan
12 minute read
June 17, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Video and Toolkit Aim to Educate on Sexual Harassment in NJ PoliticsThis month, a 48-minute educational video entitled "Creating Safe Workplaces in NJ Politics" will be disseminated throughout the state, with the goal of raising awareness and educating political campaign groups and legislative offices on how to create safer environments and encourage a culture of respect in the workplace.
By Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, Carole Lynn Nowicki, Beth P. Zoller and Helen Archontou
9 minute read
June 03, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
The ERA: A Century-Long Fight to Achieve Equal Rights for Women"If I could choose an amendment to add to the Constitution, it would be the Equal Rights Amendment." - Ruth Bader Ginsberg
By Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, Carole Lynn Nowicki and Beth P. Zoller
11 minute read
March 12, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
The Growing Legacy of New Jersey's Diane B. Allen Equal Pay ActA review of some interpretative sources that now exist to aid in compliance with the Equal Pay Act. Since the passage of the EPA, employees are bringing expansive equal pay claims against private and public sectors employers. It is essential for employers to be proactive in their efforts to comply with the statute.
By Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, Carole Lynn Nowicki and Beth P. Zoller
12 minute read
April 06, 2007 | New Jersey Law Journal
A Close Look at Leave RequirementsThe difference, with respect to job reinstatement, between the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
By William I. Greenbaum and Beth P. Zoller
9 minute read
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