NJICLE 2023 Employment Law Roundtable
On Thursday, December 14, 2023, Kirsten Scheurer Branigan and Beth P. Zoller participated as Panelists for the NJICLE 2023 Employment Law Roundtable. The goal of the program was to bring […]
The Equanimous Attorney
In an article entitled “The Equanimous Attorney” published in the October 2023 issue of New Jersey Lawyer Lori Ann Buza discusses equanimity and how to cultivate it at work and […]
Proposed EEOC Guidance Released
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released long-awaited updated Enforcement Guidance (“Guidance”) on harassment in the workplace. The draft Guidance was published in the Federal Register on October 2, […]
Rutgers Law School Launches Study to Advance Women in Law – New Jersey Law Journal, October 20, 2023
Kirsten Scheurer Branigan and Beth P. Zoller, along with Distinguished Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Rutgers Law School International Human Rights Clinic, Penny Venetis, co-authored a commentary […]
Beth P. Zoller Presented in Impact of Culture and Religion on Labor and Employment NJICLE
On November 15, 2023, Beth P. Zoller, Esq. was a presenter in the NJSBA CLE program, “Impact of Culture and Religion on Labor and Employment.” Michael Carucci, Esq. also be […]
Kirsten Scheurer Branigan Moderated Best Practices and Tips for Resolving Employment Law Cases NJICLE
On Monday, October 16, 2023, Kirsten Scheurer Branigan moderated the program Best Practices and Tips for Resolving Employment Law Cases. Speakers included Tracy Armstrong, Esq.; Stephanie Gironda, Esq.; Galit Kierkut, […]
EEO-1 Report Opens October 31, and Employers Must Submit by December 5, 2023
Covered employers should get ready to submit their EEO 1 Forms. The submission period opens on October 31, 2023 and ends on December 5, 2023. All submissions must be completed […]
New Jersey Law Provides Enhanced Protections to Service Workers
New Jersey employers should be aware that, effective October 22, 2023, a new law provides enhanced protections to Service Workers during changes in ownership. Assembly Bill 4682/Senate Bill 2389 provides […]
Rutgers Law School International Human Rights Clinic Launches Cutting-Edge Study Resumes Fall 2023
WHY, after decades of entry into the legal profession in ever-growing numbers, do women lag behind men in reaching the upper levels of leadership, compensation, and career satisfaction? We would […]
Changes to Remote Inspection of Employment Eligibility Documents and Form I-9
There have been some developments with respect to the remote inspection of employment eligibility documents and the Form I-9. Changes to Review Process of Employment Eligibility Documents On July 25, […]
Supreme Court Weighs in on Diversity Efforts in Higher Education and Religious Accommodations
This past term, the United States Supreme Court decided two important cases that could have broad implications for employers. One related to affirmative action and DEI efforts, and the other […]
NLRB Adopts a New Standard on Employer Rules and Policies
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overhauled the standard to assess the legality of workplace rules and policies. The new standard reflects a different approach for evaluating facially neutral employer […]
