- Posts by Michael Shadiack
PartnerMichael Shadiack is the Chair of Connell Foley LLP’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. Representing a broad spectrum of employers and management personnel in the private and public sectors, he provides litigation defense and ...
In a prior blog post, we discussed Hargrove v. Sleepy’s LLC, which cemented the use of the ABC test in New Jersey to determine whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has finalized ...
In a prior alert, we explained that on January 17, 2026, Governor Murphy signed into law amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), significantly expanding employer coverage while also lowering employee eligibility thresholds. These changes, which will impact thousands of New ...
Employee Handbooks: Why They Matter for Employers
Is an employer required to have an employee handbook?
No. There is no legal requirement that employers maintain an employee handbook. However, a handbook is often the most important employment-related document an organization possesses ...
On January 17, 2026, Governor Murphy signed into law A3451/S2950, significantly expanding employer coverage while also lowering employee eligibility thresholds as to employee access to job-protected leave under the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). These changes will impact ...
Conduct Training on How to Administer an Employee’s Leave of Absence Pursuant to Applicable Laws and Policies.
Administering an employee’s leave of absence from work may be mishandled if managers are not trained to understand the applicable laws and the company’s policies. Human ...
Should My Company Have an Employee Handbook - What are the Benefits?
Is my company legally required to have an employee handbook?
There is no law requiring a company to provide an employee handbook to its workforce. However, there are numerous benefits to doing so.
Why is it important for my ...
What is the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act?
Signed into law by Governor Philip D. Murphy in November 2024, the Pay Transparency Act (the “Act”) requires New Jersey employers to include wage and benefit information in all promotional opportunities and employment listings beginning on ...
Train Managers to Understand and Comply with the Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and EEOC Guidance on Wearable Technologies.
While managers may be aware of the requirements to provide reasonable accommodations per state law and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they must be ...
