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 […]
Engaging Independent Contractors: Balancing the Business Need with The Risk of Federal and State Tax Liability
January 11, 2024: Martin L. Borosko, Esq. (Moderator) and David Frankel, Esq. (Panelist) Speakers: Martin L. Borosko, Esq., Becker LLC Leo Varner, Principal, National State Tax Leader, UHY David Frankel, Esq., Becker LLC Depending upon the skill set mix required by a firm’s clients, more than 20% of the consultants deployed by an IT staffing […]
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 […]