Kirsten Scheurer Branigan

October 20, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Harvard 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

In '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

More 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

This 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

"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

A 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

October 08, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

In several recent decisions, the New Jersey Supreme Court has recognized that email is an acceptable delivery method of delivering important information, given modern workplace communications, as long as the assent is clear.

By Kirsten Scheurer Branigan and Beth Zoller

11 minute read

March 12, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

A preview of recommended mandatory training, policies, reporting and investigation best practices. If these amendments are approved, New Jersey will be among the forefront of states that have taken a stand against harassment and discrimination in the workplace.

By Kirsten Scheurer Branigan and Carole Lynn Nowicki

12 minute read

February 20, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

In 'Apogee Retail,' the NLRB overruled its prior controversial decision from 'Banner Health System' and applied a new analytic framework to determine the legality of workplace investigation confidentiality rules.

By Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, Carole Lynn Nowicki and Teresa Boyle-Vellucci

10 minute read

May 23, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act went into effect in New Jersey on July 1, 2018. Employers should take a proactive approach to determine if they are in compliance with the act before they are faced with costly litigation.

By Kirsten Scheurer Branigan and Carole Lynn Nowicki

10 minute read