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New Jersey Issues Controversial Final Regulations on ‘ABC Test’ for Independent Contractor Status
On May 5, 2026, following a yearlong rulemaking process, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) issued its final “ABC test” regulations, which become effective on October 1, 2026. Quick Hits The NJDOL released its final “ABC test” regulations, which are used to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under various New Jersey laws.
New Jersey Issues Controversial Final Regulations on ‘ABC Test’ for Independent Contractor Status
Quick Hits The NJDOL released its final “ABC test” regulations, which are used to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under various New Jersey laws. The final regulations, which become effective on October 1, 2026, purport merely to codify court and agency interpretations of the three ABC test prongs, but many in the business community believe the new regulations unfavorably expand existing law.
New Jersey Enacts ‘Historic’ Expansion of the New Jersey Family Leave Act
Quick Hits On January 17, 2026, outgoing New Jersey governor Phil Murphy signed into law a bill that will expand the reach and protections of the NJFLA. The new law also appears to greatly expand state law, including new job-protection provisions for employees taking medical leave. The new law takes effect on July 17, 2026, six months following its enactment.
New Jersey Pay Transparency Regulations On The Way
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart are most popular: within Consumer Protection topic(s) The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) issued proposed regulations under the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law on September 15, 2025, that provide some (but not complete) clarity about the law's pay and benefit disclosure requirements.
New Jersey Pay Transparency Regulations on the Way | JD Supra
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) issued proposed regulations under the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law on September 15, 2025, that provide some (but not complete) clarity about the law’s pay and benefit disclosure requirements.
NJDOL Provides Some Clarity on New Jersey Pay Transparency Law
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) issued proposed regulations under the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law on September 15, 2025, that provide some (but not complete) clarity about the law’s pay and benefit disclosure requirements.
New Jersey Pay Transparency Regulations on the Way
The law, which went into effect on June 1, 2025, has two broad requirements (and several exceptions to the same): (1) an employer must disclose pay and benefits information in postings for “new jobs and transfer opportunities,” and (2) an employer must give notice of “promotional opportunities” to current employees in the affected department.
Federal Lawsuit in New York Raises Questions About Remote Workers’ Rights Under State WARN Laws | JD Supra
The media companies Paramount Global and CBS Interactive, Inc., are facing a class-action lawsuit in federal court over recent layoffs, which allegedly occurred without the proper warning. The outcome of the case may shed light on when remote workers who live out of state can have standing to sue under state laws requiring advance notice before a mass layoff. Quick Hits Employees sued Paramount Global and CBS Interactive after mass layoffs in New York in 2024.
Federal Lawsuit in New York Raises Questions About Remote Workers’ Rights Under State WARN Laws
Quick Hits Employees sued Paramount Global and CBS Interactive after mass layoffs in New York in 2024. Employees claim the companies did not provide ninety days’ notice under New York’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. But the companies argue they fulfilled their legal duty because the workers stayed on payroll and benefits for ninety days.
The New Jersey Mini-WARN Act Amendments—One Year Later - Employee Rights/ Labour Relations - United States
One year has passed since sweeping amendments to the New Jersey mini-WARN Act (officially known as the "Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act") (NJ WARN) took effect on April 10, 2023. Mass layoff data from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJ DOL) tell an interesting story, and recent lawsuit filings may shed light on some open questions about the new amendments.
New Jersey Appellate Division Addresses Employers' Obligation To Reimburse Employee Business Expenses
Are New Jersey employers required to reimburse employees for business-related expenses? The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, recently considered whether an employer's failure to reimburse an employee for costs he incurred using his personal automobile to perform his job duties constituted a violation of the New Jersey Wage Payment Law (NJWPL).
The New Jersey Mini-WARN Act Amendments - One Year Later | JD Supra
One year has passed since sweeping amendments to the New Jersey mini-WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”) (NJ WARN) took effect on April 10, 2023. Mass layoff data from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJ DOL) tell an interesting story, and recent lawsuit filings may shed light on some open questions about the new amendments.
CIPL Publishes White Paper on Leveraging Data Responsibly and a Holistic Data Strategy
In April 2024, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership (“CIPL”) at Hunton Andrews Kurth published a white paper on Leveraging Data Responsibly: Why Boards and the C-Suite Need to Embrace a Holistic Data Strategy (the “White Paper”). It considers C-Suite leaders capitalizing on data as a core business asset as companies seek to make a shift and consider data strategically, holistically, moving beyond traditional risk-and-compliance functions.
The New Jersey Mini-WARN Act Amendments-One Year Later
Quick Hits A surge in NJ WARN notices issued in the months prior to the April 10, 2023, effective date of the amendments suggests employers expedited terminations to avoid the new mandatory severance requirements of the amended law. At least three significant NJ WARN lawsuits are pending that may resolve open questions addressing remote work, statewide aggregation, technical terminations in the sale of business context, and other uncertainties.
New Jersey Appellate Division Addresses Employers’ Obligation to Reimburse Employee Business Expenses
Are New Jersey employers required to reimburse employees for business-related expenses? The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, recently considered whether an employer’s failure to reimburse an employee for costs he incurred using his personal automobile to perform his job duties constituted a violation of the New Jersey Wage Payment Law (NJWPL).
2023 New Jersey Legislative Season
After a relatively quiet 2023 legislative season in New Jersey—if you consider a major overhaul of the state’s mini-WARN law and the enactment of a far-reaching Temporary Workers Bill of Rights quiet—New Jersey employers may want to be aware of several important bills making their way through the legislature that may become law in 2024. A bevy of new bills is making its way through the New Jersey Legislature and may become law in 2024.
New Jersey Bills to Watch in 2024
Quick Hits A bevy of new bills is making its way through the New Jersey Legislature and may become law in 2024. One of the most significant measures will expand the state’s Family Leave Act to cover all employers with five or more employees, down from the current thirty-employee minimum threshold. Another major proposal will require employers to include salary ranges in job advertisements and require employers to post promotional opportunities.
New Jersey WARN Severance Pay Challenge Rejected | JD Supra
On April 6, 2023, a New Jersey federal court denied a request to invalidate the severance pay requirements of the amended New Jersey mini-WARN law, known officially as the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act (NJWARN). Accordingly, the law’s new severance pay requirements will take effect on April 10, 2023, along with all other provisions of the amended NJWARN law.
New Jersey WARN Severance Pay Challenge Rejected
On April 6, 2023, a New Jersey federal court denied a request to invalidate the severance pay requirements of the amended New Jersey mini-WARN law, known officially as the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act (NJWARN). Accordingly, the law’s new severance pay requirements will take effect on April 10, 2023, along with all other provisions of the amended NJWARN law.
New Jersey WARN Severance Pay Challenge Rejected
On April 6, 2023, a New Jersey federal court denied a request to invalidate the severance pay requirements of the amended New Jersey mini-WARN law, known officially as the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act (NJWARN). Accordingly, the law’s new severance pay requirements will take effect on April 10, 2023, along with all other provisions of the amended NJWARN law.
New Jersey’s Amended Mini-WARN Act FAQs, Part III: Liability Provisions, Penalties, and Preparing for the Effective Date
Thursday, February 16, 2023 On January 10, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation, which will become effective on April 10, 2023, amending the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act—more commonly known as New Jersey’s mini-WARN law, or NJWARN. Part one of this three-part blog series provided an overview of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the amended (Amended NJWARN) versus the original (Original NJWARN) law.
New Jersey’s Amended Mini-WARN Act FAQs, Part III: Liability Provisions, Penalties, and Preparing for the Effective Date
On January 10, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation, which will become effective on April 10, 2023, amending the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act—more commonly known as New Jersey’s mini-WARN law, or NJWARN. Part one of this three-part blog series provided an overview of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the amended (Amended NJWARN) versus the original (Original NJWARN) law.
New Jersey’s Amended Mini-WARN Act FAQs, Part II: Notice, Severance Pay, and Releases | JD Supra
On January 10, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending New Jersey’s mini-WARN law (NJWARN, officially named the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act), and on April 10, 2023, these changes will become effective. Part one of this three-part blog series summarized the major differences between the original and amended law.
New Jersey’s Amended Mini-WARN Act FAQs, Part II: Notice, Severance Pay, and Releases
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 On January 10, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending New Jersey’s mini-WARN law (NJWARN, officially named the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act), and on April 10, 2023, these changes will become effective. Part one of this three-part blog series summarized the major differences between the original and amended law.
New Jersey’s Amended Mini-WARN Act FAQs, Part I: What’s New and Important Definitions | JD Supra
February 15, 2023 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On January 10, 2023, New Jersey’s governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that will make sweeping changes to New Jersey’s mini-WARN law (known officially as the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act). These changes become effective on April 10, 2023. This three-part blog series will answer New Jersey employers’ frequently asked questions (FAQs) on these changes.
New Jersey’s Amended Mini-WARN Act FAQs, Part II: Notice, Severance Pay, and Releases
On January 10, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending New Jersey’s mini-WARN law (NJWARN, officially named the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act), and on April 10, 2023, these changes will become effective. Part one of this three-part blog series summarized the major differences between the original and amended law.
New Jersey’s Amended Mini-WARN Act FAQs, Part II: Notice, Severance Pay, and Releases
On January 10, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending New Jersey’s mini-WARN law (NJWARN, officially named the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act), and on April 10, 2023, these changes will become effective. Part one of this three-part blog series summarized the major differences between the original and amended law.
New Jersey’s Amended Mini-WARN Act FAQs, Part I: What’s New and Important Definitions
On January 10, 2023, New Jersey’s governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that will make sweeping changes to New Jersey’s mini-WARN law (known officially as the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act). These changes become effective on April 10, 2023. This three-part blog series will answer New Jersey employers’ frequently asked questions (FAQs) on these changes.
New Jersey’s Amended Mini-WARN Act FAQs, Part I: What’s New and Important Definitions
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 On January 10, 2023, New Jersey’s governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that will make sweeping changes to New Jersey’s mini-WARN law (known officially as the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act). These changes become effective on April 10, 2023. This three-part blog series will answer New Jersey employers’ frequently asked questions (FAQs) on these changes.
New Jersey’s Amended Mini-WARN Act FAQs, Part I: What’s New and Important Definitions
On January 10, 2023, New Jersey’s governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that will make sweeping changes to New Jersey’s mini-WARN law (known officially as the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act). These changes become effective on April 10, 2023. This three-part blog series will answer New Jersey employers’ frequently asked questions (FAQs) on these changes.
New Jersey mini-WARN Act Amendments Take Effect April 2023
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Almost three years after signing into law legislation significantly amending the state’s mini-WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”) (NJ WARN), Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill No. 4768 on January 10, 2023, permitting the far-reaching amendments to take effect on April 10, 2023 (ninety days from signing).
New Jersey Mini-WARN Act Overhaul Takes Effect in 90 Days
Almost three years after signing into law legislation significantly amending the state’s mini-WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”) (NJ WARN), Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill No. 4768 on January 10, 2023, permitting the far-reaching amendments to take effect on April 10, 2023 (ninety days from signing).
New Jersey Mini WARN Act Awaits Governor's Signature
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 New Jersey has moved one step closer to implementing sweeping changes to the state’s mini-WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”). The New Jersey Legislature recently passed a bill (Assembly Bill No. 4768) that will allow the major revisions to the law, which have been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to take effect in ninety days upon enactment of the legislation.
New Jersey Mini-WARN Act Amendment Appears Imminent
New Jersey has moved one step closer to implementing sweeping changes to the state’s mini-WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”). The New Jersey Legislature recently passed a bill (Assembly Bill No. 4768) that will allow the major revisions to the law, which have been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to take effect in ninety days upon enactment of the legislation.
New Jersey Mini-WARN Act Amendment Appears Imminent
New Jersey has moved one step closer to implementing sweeping changes to the state’s mini-WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”). The New Jersey Legislature recently passed a bill (Assembly Bill No. 4768) that will allow the major revisions to the law, which have been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to take effect in ninety days upon enactment of the legislation.
New Jersey Senate Labor Committee WARNs Effective Date of Amendments Might Be Soon | JD Supra
On January 21, 2020—what seems like a lifetime ago—Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation significantly amending the New Jersey mini-WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”) (NJ WARN), but the effective date of the amendments were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Jersey Senate Labor Committee WARNs Effective Date of Amendments Might Be Soon
On January 21, 2020—what seems like a lifetime ago—Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation significantly amending the New Jersey mini-WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”) (NJ WARN), but the effective date of the amendments were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Jersey Senate Labor Committee WARNs Effective Date of Amendments Might Be Soon
Monday, December 12, 2022 On January 21, 2020—what seems like a lifetime ago—Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation significantly amending the New Jersey mini-WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”) (NJ WARN), but the effective date of the amendments were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Releases Interim Drug Testing Guidance
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 In September 9, 2022, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) issued long-awaited interim guidance to employers regarding the use of a Workplace Impairment Recognition Expert (WIRE) to “detect[] and identify[] an employee’s usage of, or impairment from, a cannabis item or other intoxicating substance.” In addition, the NJ-CRC also released a template “Reasonable Suspicion Observed Behavior Report” form that employers may, but are not required to,...
New Jersey Enacts New Annual and Remote Worker Poster Requirements | JD Supra
Earlier this year, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) issued proposed regulations to allow employers to satisfy the state’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Family Leave Act (NJFLA) poster requirements via an internet or intranet site rather than a conventional bulletin board in the workplace. The proposed regulations also imposed a new annual LAD and NJFLA notice distribution requirement. Those regulations became final on August 1, 2022.
New Jersey Enacts New Annual and Remote Worker Poster Requirements
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New Jersey Enacts New Annual and Remote Worker Poster Requirements
Earlier this year, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) issued proposed regulations to allow employers to satisfy the state’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Family Leave Act (NJFLA) poster requirements via an internet or intranet site rather than a conventional bulletin board in the workplace. The proposed regulations also imposed a new annual LAD and NJFLA notice distribution requirement. Those regulations became final on August 1, 2022.
New Jersey Appellate Division Declares Nondisparagement Provisions Valid Under State Law
In a decision that may be useful to employers drafting severance and litigation settlement agreements in New Jersey, a panel of the New Jersey Appellate Division found that provisions requiring parties not to disparage one another may be included in settlement agreements in employment-related cases. On May 31, 2022, in Savage v. Township of Neptune, the appellate panel rejected the notion that nondisparagement clauses are against public policy and unenforceable under New Jersey law.
New Jersey Court Declares Non-Disparagement Provisions Valid
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New Jersey Division on Civil Rights Proposes Employer Posting Requirements for Remote Workers | JD Supra
Recognizing that workers are increasingly working from home or in places other than an employer’s worksite, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) issued proposed regulations on March 21, 2022, that would allow employers to satisfy the state’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Family Leave Act (NJFLA) poster requirements via an internet or intranet site rather than a conventional bulletin board in the workplace.
New Jersey Division on Civil Rights Proposes Employer Posting Requirements for Remote Workers
Recognizing that workers are increasingly working from home or in places other than an employer’s worksite, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) issued proposed regulations on March 21, 2022, that would allow employers to satisfy the state’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Family Leave Act (NJFLA) poster requirements via an internet or intranet site rather than a conventional bulletin board in the workplace.
New Jersey Division on Civil Rights Proposes Employer Posting Requirements for Remote Workers
Recognizing that workers are increasingly working from home or in places other than an employer’s worksite, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) issued proposed regulations on March 21, 2022, that would allow employers to satisfy the state’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Family Leave Act (NJFLA) poster requirements via an internet or intranet site rather than a conventional bulletin board in the workplace.
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