Just recently, on January 6, 2010, the New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division held that business to business sexual harassment was prohibited under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). In, J.T.’s Tire Service, Inc. v. United Rentals North America, Inc., 2010 WL 26495 (N.J. Super. Jan. 6, 2010), the owner of a tire company (the plaintiffs) had been selling approximately $30,000 a month in tires to a NJ branch office of an equipment rental company (the defendant) since 1998. … Continue reading New Jersey Court Prohibits Business to Business Sexual Harassment
Legislative
Christie Warns of Tax Hike for Unemployment Fund
Last week Governor Christie warned New Jersey businesses that they can expect an increase of up to $1,000 per employee in their unemployment tax starting July 1 unless the federal government helps the state replenish the fund. Business taxes are increased by law when the fund’s balance dips below a certain level as measured every March. Christie says the fund will be $1.6 billion in debt by March. The Governor said his administration will ask the federal government to forgive … Continue reading Christie Warns of Tax Hike for Unemployment Fund
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Proposed Changes to NJ Unemployment Compensation Law
On October 5, 2009, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (“NJDOL”) issued a proposed amendment to the regulations governing the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law. Specifically, the NJDOL is seeking to amend the existing definition of “misconduct” set forth in N.J.A.C. 12:17-10.2(a) for purposes of determining when a claimant may be disqualified from receiving benefits when they have engaged in such “misconduct” in connection with their work. Under the existing regulation, misconduct “must be improper, intentional, connected … Continue reading Proposed Changes to NJ Unemployment Compensation Law
Eye On Trenton
Staffing NJ PAC contributed to the campaigns of the following Assembly representatives who were reelected: Jay Webber, Joe Cryan, Nellie Pou, Joe Malone, Upendra Chivukula, and Michael Doherty. Voters could decide whether to prevent governors and legislators from dipping into state funds meant to benefit workers. The Assembly Labor Committee unanimously approved ACR134 which would prevent the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund from being diverted to other budget expenses. From 1989 to 2005, governors and legislators from both parties diverted more than $5 … Continue reading Eye On Trenton
Recent Changes to New Jersey's Workers' Compensation Laws
On July 10, 2009, new amendments to the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law went into effect. The law imposes severe monetary and injunctive penalties if a covered employer misrepresents any employee as an independent contractor or provides false, incomplete or misleading information concerning its total number of employees. Under these changes, the employer: a) will be deemed guilty of a fourth degree crime; b) will be subject to the Law’s existing monetary penalties which impose a penalty of up … Continue reading Recent Changes to New Jersey's Workers' Compensation Laws
Changes in Leadership Could Impact New Jersey's Staffing Industry
Here’s your opportunity to have your business voice heard. In November 2009 the citizens of New Jersey and the Staffing Industry have the opportunity to be heard. We have an election for Governor and the entire State Assembly. This vote will set the stage for the next two years of our life in New Jersey! We really don’t have an option to “ignore it” since “the government” is increasingly intruding on our business and all levels of government appear to … Continue reading Changes in Leadership Could Impact New Jersey's Staffing Industry
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New York Adopts Revised Wage Notification Rules With Special Guidance for Staffing Firms
New York Governor David Patterson signed into law legislation requiring employers to notify employees in writing at the time of hire of their regular and overtime hourly wage rates, and to obtain a written acknowledgement of receipt of such notice. The new requirements take effect October 26, 2009. However, as a result of discussions with representatives from the New York Staffing Association, it was noted that staffing firm pay rates for particular employees vary by assignment and therefore it … Continue reading New York Adopts Revised Wage Notification Rules With Special Guidance for Staffing Firms
New Jersey Budget and Business Taxes
An increase in individual income taxes passed by the state Legislature last month will also affect many New Jersey businesses, since many business owners pay personal income taxes on their business profits. The state increased the income tax from 6.37 percent to 8 percent for income between $400,000 and $500,000; from 8.97 percent to 10.25 percent for income between $500,000 and $1 million; and from 8.97 percent to 10.75 percent for income exceeding $1 million. The increases are set to … Continue reading New Jersey Budget and Business Taxes
New Jersey Paid Family Leave Begins and Impacts All Businesses Regardless of Size
On July 1, New Jersey became only the second state in the nation to impose a paid family leave mandate on all businesses. Under the law, all companies, even those with just one employee, must allow employees to take up to six weeks of paid time off to care for a newborn or a sick relative. Unlike State and federal unpaid leave laws, which exempt companies with fewer than 50 employees, there is no small business exemption for paid family … Continue reading New Jersey Paid Family Leave Begins and Impacts All Businesses Regardless of Size
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Support ASA Health Care Reform Proposal
Ask Sen. Menendez to Ensure That Any Employer Fees Can Be Prorated Based on Hours Worked.The U.S. Senate Finance Committee will soon consider a health care reform bill that is likely to include an employer mandate. It is vitally important that any such provision take into account the unique needs of temporary staffing firms. The Finance Committee bill likely will require employers that don’t provide health insurance to pay an annual fee per employee. To ensure that they are not … Continue reading Support ASA Health Care Reform Proposal
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