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What is a subpoena and why might a business receive one?

A subpoena is a legal document that requests a person or entity provide testimony and/or documents in connection with a legal proceeding. A subpoena is issued in connection with a lawsuit, criminal investigation, agency investigations ...

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. Whether drafting one for the first time or updating ...

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 ...

What is an H-1B? Essential Information for Employer Hiring Foreign Nationals

What is an H-1B?

The H-1B is an employer-sponsored petition that allows foreign nationals to work in a specialty occupation in the United States.

"Employer-sponsored" means that the employer must file an H-1B ...

Do You Have to Keep Timesheets? What NJ Small Businesses Need to Know

Do I need to keep timesheets for my hourly employees?

Yes. Both New Jersey law and federal law (the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA) require employers to keep accurate records of hours worked and wages paid. This means you must ...

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 Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA)?
The Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) is a New Jersey statute designed to protect employees who, refuse to participate in any activity, policy, or practice that he or she reasonably believes violates law, is fraudulent ...

How Can Employers Navigate Cannabis Use in the Workplace?

Can I prohibit my employees from using recreational cannabis at work?

Yes, you can, but it is important to ensure that your drug and alcohol policy clearly addresses this issue.

Can I drug test by just sending an employee for a urine ...

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