Employment Law and Labour Law

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit recently ruled that an employer’s placement of an employee on a performance improvement plan (PIP) did not violate the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

New Jersey employers face significant changes as the state Department of Labor issues FAQs on amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act, effective July 17, 2026. These amendments dramatically expand job protections by lowering employer coverage thresholds, reducing employee eligibility requirements, and creating separate job protection rights for employees receiving Family Leave Insurance or Temporary Disability Insurance benefits. The changes require immediate policy updates and strategic workforce pla

President Trump's nomination of James Macy to the National Labor Relations Board could provide the crucial third Republican vote needed to overturn Biden-era labor precedents. The Senate HELP Committee has approved Macy's nomination, but confirmation faces a tight deadline as the current Board member's term expires August 27, just before the Senate's scheduled recess.