Does the New Jersey Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (NJEPA) apply retroactively to claims for unequal pay that predate its effective date? Can a plaintiff-employee pursuing an unequal pay claim obtain discovery of comparator pay data nationwide, or are they limited only to those comparators working in New Jersey?
Articles Discussing General Issues In New Jersey Labor & Employment Law.
New Jersey Employers Take Note: Recent Legislative Amendments Expand Employee Leave Protections
During the last days of his administration, former Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending multiple New Jersey leave laws and extending job-protected leave to thousands more workers.
New Jersey Dramatically Expands Job-Protected Family Leave and Benefits
New Jersey Dramatically Expands Job-Protected Family Leave and Benefits
On July 17, 2026, amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) and the laws administering New Jersey Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Family Leave Insurance (FLI) benefits will take effect, expanding employer and employee coverage under the NJFLA and
Independent Contractor Factors + Other NJDOL Proposals Paused as Part of Governor’s EO
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New Jersey Issues Guidance on Language-Based Employment Discrimination
Employers that discriminate against employees and applicants based on their language may violate the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) if the discrimination is tied to one or more protected characteristics, such as national origin, ancestry, nationality, race, religion, or disability, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) reminded
New Jersey PEO Reporting Requirements Update
Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) operating in New Jersey should be aware that S2357 was signed into law in November 2022 as P.L. 2022, c. 120 (the Act).
Project Labor Agreements Expanded to More Public Construction in New Jersey
Project Labor Agreements Expanded to More Public Construction in New Jersey
In one of his final official acts, on January 20, 2026, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending the state’s Project Labor Agreement (PLA) statute, N.J.S.A. 52:38‑1 et seq. The amendment allows municipalities, counties, school districts, and fire
New Jersey Department of Labor’s Employer Access Portal Is Live—Required and Optional Information
New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has changed how employers must provide employee separation–related information. This update explains what has changed operationally and what employers can do now to remain compliant and avoid delays or penalties in the unemployment process.
New Jersey Enacts Broader Prohibitions on ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings
On September 3, 2025, Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill No. 4429 (A4429), which amends the state’s “captive audience” law by expanding the restrictions on employer-mandated communications and meetings concerning political matters to cover an employee’s decision to join or support a labor organization or association.
New Jersey Bans “Captive Audience” Meetings
New Jersey Bans “Captive Audience” Meetings
On September 3, 2025, New Jersey enacted New Jersey Bill No. 4429, which took effect on December 2, 2025. The bill amends state law by expanding prohibitions on employers’ requiring employees to attend or listen to communications concerning political or religious matters, including at
New Jersey Federal Court Says Remote Employee’s Retaliation Claims Belong in Pennsylvania
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled that a claim by a remote employee in New Jersey over her Pennsylvania employer’s attempt to end her remote work arrangement, which allowed her to work from home in New Jersey, belongs in federal court in Pennsylvania. The court
Proposed Rules for NJ’s Pay Transparency Law Clarify Employer Scope + Applicability
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New Jersey Lawmakers Mull Stronger Labor Protections for Cannabis Industry Workers
New Jersey lawmakers recently advanced a bill that would expand labor protections for workers in the cannabis industry. If enacted, the measure—which provides stronger union organizing rights, protections for employee representation and collective bargaining, and a clear prohibition on unfair labor practices—would have profound implications for cannabis industry employers.
NLRA Preempts New Jersey Whistleblower and Antidiscrimination Law Claims, Federal Court Rules
In Davis v. Benihana, Inc., the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey dismissed the plaintiff-employee’s claims for retaliation under the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) and New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) finding that such claims were completely preempted under the National Labor Relations Act
New Jersey’s Tightened Pay Transparency Requirements Take Effect June 1, 2025
Employers looking to hire workers in New Jersey will need to comply with the state’s new pay transparency requirements under a state law set to take effect on June 1, 2025. The law, which was signed by Governor Phil Murphy in November 2024, will require employers to disclose compensation and