New Jersey Governor Vetoes Bill to Expand Public Labor Agreements Date: 4.22.2013 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has vetoed legislation that would have expanded the definition of projects requiring greater use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for New Jersey’s public works. Governor Christie cited the detrimental effect the bill (S2425) could have on the continued Hurricane Sandy repair efforts in issuing his absolute veto. In New Jersey, PLAs are pre-hire collective bargaining agreements applying to specific public works projects that force non-union companies to become signatories. PLAs are used on a wide range of construction, reconstruction, demolition, and [ Read More ]
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You work hard, pay your dues, dedicate yourself to your job. Unfortunately, New Jersey employers don’t always play fairly in return. The good news is that you have rights under the law to protect yourself against illegal employment practices, such as job discrimination, a wage and hour dispute, or a wrongful termination. The Mashel Law Firm exclusively represents employees in disputes with their employers. Since 1999 we have been successfully taking on companies of all sizes to make sure our clients obtain what they are entitled to under New Jersey and federal laws. Money Disputes Employers in New Jersey do [ Read More ]
The Law Offices of Stephan T. Mashel – NJ Employment Lawyers. They proudly represents New Jersey’s executive and professional workforce in all areas of employment law. They have prevailed in cases that have altered the landscape of discrimination and employment law in New Jersey. Experience and knowledge count when it comes to including discrimination on the basis of age, gender, pregnancy, race, religion, or disability, sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation, severance package negotiations, executive compensation, breach of contract, non-compete agreements, wage and hour claims, and unemployment insurance appeals. They provide experienced, aggressive courtroom representation in all federal and state courts in [ Read More ]
by The HR Specialist: Minnesota Employment Law on November 29, 2012 10:00am in Firing,Human Resources Take heart if you have ever decided to reinstate an employee or rescind discipline because the employee threatened litigation. Doing so won’t wipe clean his disciplinary record or imply that you admitted he’s living up to your expectations. If he continues to perform poorly and doesn’t take advantage of his second chance to improve, you will be able to use his poor work record as justification to terminate him. Recent case: Jerome drove buses for the Twin Cities’ Metro Transit system. Over the years, he [ Read More ]
By Associated Press New Jersey’s state Senate passed a bill Thursday to raise the minimum wage in March and then adjust it automatically each year in increases or decreases tied to the Consumer Price Index. The party-line vote of 23-16 signals a return to politics as usual for the state Senate a month after Superstorm Sandy and sets up a showdown between the Legislature dominated by Democrats and Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican who’s expected to veto the bill. The bill would hike minimum wage on March 1 by $1.25 an hour to $8.50. Anticipating a veto, the Senate also [ Read More ]
Posted November 8, 2012 — By Tom Ahearn, ESR News Editor Legislation legalizing recreational marijuana use that passed in two states on Election Day November 6, 2012 – Colorado Amendment 64 and Washington Initiative 502 – would legalize and regulate production, possession, and distribution of marijuana for persons age 21 and older and could affect drug testing by employers in the workplace, according to the eNewsletter State Drug Testing Laws Monthly. To stay current on state laws concerning drug testing, visit http://www.statedrugtestinglaws.com/. In Colorado, voters approved Amendment 64 that supports the legalization of marijuana on a recreational basis and will [ Read More ]
Topic: Employment Background Checks and the EEOC The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “Commission”) approved, by a 4-1 vote, a revised Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (the “Guidance”). This law has already gone into effect. The revised guidance reflects the EEOC’s long-held position that employers’ reliance on arrest and conviction records may have a disparate impact on individuals because of their race or national origin. Before disqualifying an individual with a criminal record from employment, the Commission emphasizes, employers should engage in [ Read More ]
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If you’re looking for a job, you may see ads for firms that promise results. Many of these firms may be legitimate and helpful, but others may misrepresent their services, promote out-dated or fictitious job offerings, or charge high fees in advance for services that may not lead to a job. To Do Before you spend money responding to placement firms or completing placement contracts: Reject any company that promises to get you a job. Be skeptical of any employment-service firm that charges first, even if it guarantees refunds. Get a copy of the firm’s contract and read it carefully [ Read More ]
Originally Posted on Huffington Post By: Bonnie Kavoussi | bonnie.kavoussi@huffingtonpost.com Young people are getting left behind. High unemployment is hurting many young people as they languish without developing job skills. The United States added just 80,000 jobs in June, the Labor Department reported on Friday: This amount is less than half of what would be needed for the economy to recover in a timely fashion, according to economists. Older people are benefiting the most from the economic recovery, as they are snatching up a disproportionate share of the new jobs created, some economists say. Workers older than 55 have taken [ Read More ]
