Kelly Ann Bird

May 02, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

It is essential for managers and supervisors to understand their company's dress code in the context of the parameters and landmines inherent in our fair employment laws.

By Kelly Ann Bird

7 minute read

March 16, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

As 2018 progresses, businesses are contending with a whirlwind of activity involving many facets of employment law, including exemption status, pending Supreme Court cases, and responses to myriad harassment claims.

By Kelly Ann Bird, Elizabeth Cowit and Brittany E. Grierson

9 minute read

May 02, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

The "gig" economy—that is, the business environment in which goods and services are provided on an "as needed" or "on demand" basis—has indisputably changed the American workforce, sparking vigorous debate about its impact, as well as governmental and legal activity.

By Kelly Ann Bird

17 minute read

January 09, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Now is the perfect time for employers to get their "HR houses" in order to be prepared for whatever the future may bring.

By Kelly Ann Bird and Kristin D. Sostowski

15 minute read

December 23, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

The law and society now require employers to take note of transgender employees.

By Kelly Ann Bird

8 minute read

December 23, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

The law and society now require employers to take note of transgender employees.

By Kelly Ann Bird

8 minute read

December 04, 2014 | New Jersey Law Journal

An article examining the continuing violation theory's evolution before the Supreme Court of N.J., in an effort to shed light on the doctrine's limits.

By Kelly Ann Bird and James J. La Rocca

9 minute read

March 13, 2014 | New Jersey Law Journal

Analysis and tips for employers regarding New Jersey's Pregnant Worker's Fairness Act, an amendment to the Law Aganst Discrimination.

By Kelly Ann Bird and Marisa N. Hourdajian

8 minute read

December 05, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

Litigants in employment cases should make the most of mandatory nonbinding mediation. It can work, when properly utilized.

By Susan L. Nardone and Kelly Ann Bird

8 minute read

February 18, 2009 | New Jersey Law Journal

Safeguards against employees who attempt to deceive their employers and improperly take advantage of "protected" time away from work.

By Kelly Ann Bird and Elizabeth J. Mazza

8 minute read