On June 22, 2010, the United States Department of Labor (“USDOL”) Wage and Hour Division issued Administrator’s Interpretation No. 2010-3 (the “Interpretation”), which clarifies the definition of “son or daughter” under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), as it applies to employees standing “in loco parentis,” or “in the place of a parent,” to
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Why It Might Be a Good Idea to HIRE Additional Employees This Year
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On March 18, 2010, President Obama signed into law the “Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act” (the “HIRE Act”). The HIRE Act includes a number of tax incentives for employers to hire new workers, including a payroll tax exemption.
The main focus of the HIRE Act is a provision that provides Social Security tax forgiveness…
New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Now Expressly Covers Autism
By Nicole G. McDonough on
On January 15, 2010, Governor Christie signed into law a bill clarifying the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”), N.J.S.A. 10:5-1, et seq., as it applies to persons with a developmental disability. This law amends the definition of “disability” in the NJLAD to expressly include “autism spectrum disorders.” N.J.S.A. 10:5-5(q).
In light of the amendment…
Paid Family Leave For Employees Means Greater Administrative Responsibilities For Employers
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Posted in Employment Policies and Practices
The New Jersey Legislature became the third state to provide for paid family leave in May of 2008. The New Jersey Paid Family Leave law extends the State Temporary Disability Insurance system to provide any eligible worker with up to six (6) weeks of paid family leave during the first twelve (12) months after the birth …