Employment Law Insights & Resources

Stay Informed. Know Your Rights. Employment law is constantly changing, and staying informed can make all the difference. Our blog covers the issues that matter most to New Jersey workers, including workplace rights guides, recent case studies and legal updates.

Long COVID as a Disability in NJ: Accommodation Rights for Workers With Lingering Symptoms in 2026

Long COVID may qualify as a disability when lingering symptoms limit work, concentration, breathing, stamina, or daily activities.

May 21, 2026

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Workers in NJ: Job Rights When Your Status Is at Risk

TPS-related EAD extensions and reverification rules can affect whether a suspension or termination was lawful.

May 20, 2026

The Ministerial Exception in NJ: When Religious Organizations Can Bypass Employment Discrimination Laws

NJLAD still applies to many religious workplaces, but constitutional and statutory exemptions can limit claims.

May 20, 2026Gender Discrimination

Domestic Partnership Benefits in NJ: Equal Treatment for Unmarried Couples Under NJLAD

Unmarried couples do not all receive identical benefits, but legally protected relationship status cannot be used for bias.

May 20, 2026

Pet Bereavement Leave in NJ: Are Employers Required to Give Time Off When a Companion Animal Dies?

New Jersey leave laws do not specifically cover companion animal death, but policy enforcement still matters.

May 19, 2026Disability Discrimination

Addiction Recovery as a Protected Disability in NJ: NJLAD Rights for Workers in Sobriety

Employers may enforce safety rules, but they cannot treat sobriety or treatment history as proof of future misconduct.

May 19, 2026Disability Discrimination

Ozempic, Wegovy, and Workplace Discrimination: NJ Employees Fired After Taking GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs

NJ employees using Ozempic, Wegovy, or similar drugs may have claims when employers act on health assumptions.

May 19, 2026

Visible Tattoos and Piercings in NJ Workplace Dress Codes: When Restrictions Cross Into Discrimination

A neutral dress code can become legally risky when it blocks religious expression or is enforced selectively.

May 18, 2026Severance Agreement Negotiations

Tax Treatment of NJ Severance Pay: How W-2 vs. 1099 Reporting Affects What You Actually Take Home

W-2 and 1099 reporting affect withholding, payroll taxes, year-end tax obligations, and severance negotiations.

May 18, 2026

Pension Calculation Disputes for NJ Public Employees: When PERS or TPAF Gets Your Benefit Wrong

Pension appeals depend on documents, employer certifications, service records, and clear proof of calculation errors.

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