Susan L Nardone

Susan L Nardone

March 12, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ's Earned Sick Leave Law Regulations Create Challenges for Employers

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development's responses to public comments on its final rules implementing the Earned Sick Leave Law provide insight into the department's interpretation of the statute.

By Susan L. Nardone, Elizabeth Cowit and Gregg Settembrino

9 minute read

July 20, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

A Primer on New Jersey's New Paid Sick Leave Law

The new act, which takes effect Oct. 29, has some unique characteristics that make it different from other leave-related laws.

By Susan L. Nardone and Brittany E. Grierson

9 minute read

April 17, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Federally Mandated Paid Parental Leave in the US: Is the Wait Over?

If the Trump administration is receptive to some form of paid leave law, as appears to be the case, and members of Congress follow suit, the time may be ripe for the passage of a federal paid family leave law.

By Susan L. Nardone

18 minute read

August 18, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

Are Employers Feeling Parched Post-'Aguas'?

A look at recent cases regarding employer liability for supervisor harassment under the Law Against Discrimination.

By Susan L. Nardone

9 minute read

August 18, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

Are Employers Feeling Parched Post-'Aguas'?

A look at recent cases regarding employer liability for supervisor harassment under the Law Against Discrimination.

By Susan L. Nardone

9 minute read

December 05, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

Mediation Can Be the Antidote for Costly Litigation

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

January 12, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Cat's Paw: Not Just a Fable for Employers

Recent cases define reach of U.S. Supreme Court's decision on cat's-paw liability.

By Susan L. Nardone and Carla N. Dorsi

8 minute read

April 19, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

Addressing Employee Complaints

While employee complaints may be unavoidable in any workplace, companies that respond appropriately by investigating complaints and taking remedial action, when necessary, can maintain employee morale, protect their reputations and reduce their legal risks. An effective workplace investigation has a number of important components, which are described in detail in this article.

By Susan L. Nardone

8 minute read

November 29, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

Underestimating the EEOC Makes Bad Business for N.J. Employers

Disability accommodation, pregnancy discrimination, equal pay and discrimination in the hiring process have been identified as current emerging issues that the EEOC will target under a four-year plan.

By Susan L. Nardone and Michael J. Riccobono

9 minute read

December 02, 2008 | New Jersey Law Journal

Watershed Moment Within the World of Disability Law

Amendments Act expressly overturned notable Supreme Court precedent that adopted a narrow interpretation of the definition of a "disability," thereby broadening the scope of the ADA and the protections afforded to disabled Americans.

By Susan L. Nardone and Junea M. Williams

8 minute read