EMPLOYMENT LAW
Contributed articles covering hot topics in employment law, including: political speech in the workplace, how employers should handle medical marijuana use, and changes coming out of the #MeToo movement.
August 12, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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Political Speech in the Workplace: A Private Employer’s Guide While private employers are generally free to restrict political speech in the workplace, any employment policies regulating or limiting such speech should be sensitive to speech that is protected by the NLRA or other laws. By Zinnia Faruque
Update on Medical Marijuana in the NJ Workplace Employers should be aware of developments in NJ cannabis law: a recent court decision (‘Wild’) involving the disability discrimination claims of a worker who used medical marijuana, and the newly enacted Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act. By Sean Mack
How One Hashtag Transformed the Law A closer look at legislative initiatives and trends coming out of the #MeToo movement, as well as potential changes on the horizon. By Lisa Gingeleskie
The U.S. Supreme Court and Arbitration: Their Love Is Here to Stay This short article summarizes five opinions that impact the shape and direction of arbitration in the United States. New Jersey has tried to chip away at mandatory arbitration, but SCOTUS has made clear that unless federal law is changed, mandatory arbitration is here to stay. By Jed Marcus
Recent Amendments to the NJLAD May Have Unintended Consequences Senate Bill 121 will have a far-reaching impact on the way in which employers, employees and employment attorneys handle discrimination, retaliation and harassment claims going forward. By Jason R. Finkelstein and Emily Park
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