Erik Derr and David Frankel speak at NJSA Law Day

Erik Derr, Esq. and David Frankel, Esq. co-presented at the New Jersey Staffing Alliance’s annual Law Day in Livingston, NJ covering the topic” An Overview of Employer Rights and Responsibilities Pertaining to Cannabis Use An Overview of Employer Rights and Responsibilities Pertaining to Cannabis.”

New Background Check Requirement – March 20, 2024 Deadline

Written by Christopher Leddy, Esq. & David Frankel, Esq. Employers performing background checks on applicants and employees are required to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (the “FCRA”). Employers who do not comply with the FCRA are subject to fines and penalties, and non-compliance may preclude taking any adverse actions based on the information […]

BIDEN ADMINSTRATION’S FINAL RULE REGARDING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATIONS

January 16, 2024:   Written by Joseph G. Harraka, Jr., Esq., Anthony J. Vizzoni, Esq. & David Frankel, Esq. Any trucking company or other business that employs independent contractors needs to be aware of and familiar with new guidelines that were recently adopted by the Department of Labor (“DOL”)  which specifically employs new factors in determining […]

Employee Protections for Cannabis Use: What Employers Need to Know!

December 19, 2023 Written by Christopher Leddy, Esq. and David Frankel, Esq. The unstoppable trend of marijuana legalization throughout the United States presents novel and unanticipated issues for employers. Although marijuana use will likely remain federally illegal for the foreseeable future, states often protect employees from adverse employment actions for off-duty and off-premises use. Employers […]

No-Poaching Agreements: A Protective Shield for Employers? Not So Much!

December 5, 2023 Written by: Erik Derr, Esq. & David Frankel, Esq. Becker LLC While many employers are aware of state laws governing restrictive covenants in employment agreements with their employees, employers should also be aware of recent regulations and trends pertaining to agreements entered into with other companies. One typical provision in these agreements […]