Michael J Slocum

Michael J Slocum

July 06, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

No LOLing Matter: The Rising Prevalence of Emojis in Employment Litigation

Given emojis' increasing prevalence in the workplace, employers and their counsel should familiarize themselves with the issues this newest form of communication can create.

By Michael J. Slocum 

8 minute read

August 22, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

A Year of Significant Changes in NJ Employment Law

From medical marijuana to salary history, New Jersey has reshaped and expanded the myriad rules and requirements employers face.

By Wendy Johnson Lario, Michael J. Slocum and Courteney Caine

9 minute read

December 30, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

Third Circuit Espouses Two New Fact-Sensitive Tests

In two recent published opinions raising novel employment issues, the Third Circuit adopted fact-sensitive, multi-factor inquiries rather than articulating more useful bright line tests.

By Robert H. Bernstein and Michael J. Slocum

8 minute read

December 30, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

Third Circuit Espouses Two New Fact-Sensitive Tests

In two recent published opinions raising novel employment issues, the Third Circuit adopted fact-sensitive, multi-factor inquiries rather than articulating more useful bright line tests.

By Robert H. Bernstein and Michael J. Slocum

8 minute read

November 04, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Supreme Court Reaffirms 'Faithless Servant' Doctrine

The N.J. Supreme Court's holding in Kaye is a powerful reminder that employers faced with deceitful employees are not without avenues of redress.

By Robert H. Bernstein, Mark D. Lurie and Michael J. Slocum

8 minute read

November 04, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Supreme Court Reaffirms 'Faithless Servant' Doctrine

The N.J. Supreme Court's holding in Kaye is a powerful reminder that employers faced with deceitful employees are not without avenues of redress.

By Robert H. Bernstein, Mark D. Lurie and Michael J. Slocum

8 minute read