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Slip and Fall Accidents

February 12, 2021

Slip and fall accidents are the most common type of premises liability accidents. Slip and fall accidents can occur in the workplace, on commercial or residential property, and on public or government-owned land. Victims may suffer devastating injuries ranging from fractures and burns to catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries. The most devastating premises liability […]

David Cassidy addresses media in defense of Englewood Police

December 3, 2020

David Cassidy, head of Vlasac & Shmaruk’s employment department, addresses the news media in defense of 8 Englewood, New Jersey police officers shunned by their own PBA Union. View original article on northjersey.com

COVID-19 Testing and a Return to the Workplace

May 13, 2020

In all likelihood, most of you reading this will be required to undergo a test for COVID-19 in order to return to work. This test will allow your employer to decide, based on the test results, if you are able to return to work. Upon your return to work, there will be a flurry of […]

Struggling with Family Based Immigration? V&S is Here to Help!

September 20, 2019

One important form of immigration is based on family relationship. Within this category there are four preference subcategories: Spouse, parent or child (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of a U.S. citizen. Married child of a U.S. citizen Spouse and/or child (single and any age) of a Legal Permanent Resident (a holder of a […]

NJ Anti-Discrimination Guidance Includes African American Hairstyles

September 19, 2019

The Division on Civil Rights (DRC) released guidance clarifying that discrimination based on race includes discrimination based on a trait “inextricably intertwined with or closely associated with race,” including hairstyle. The guidance also clarifies that New Jersey law generally prohibits employers, housing providers and places of public accommodation (including schools) in New Jersey from enforcing […]

Law Revisions Strengthens Protections for NJ’s 9/11 First Responders

August 23, 2019

Governor Phil Murphy recently signed two bill revisions into law that will further support those who were devastated by the effects of 9/11. The “Bill Ricci World Trade Center Rescue, Recovery, and Cleanup Operations Act” will extend and preserve health benefits and workers’ compensation benefits to the men and women who responded to the 9/11 attacks. […]

New Jersey to Take Action Against Misclassification of Employees

July 26, 2019

In May of 2018 the Murphy Administration and the New Jersey Department of Labor established a Task Force to investigate the misclassification of employees in New Jersey. Earlier this month, they released a shocking report not only detailing the extent of misclassification of employees but also, making recommendations on taking immediate legislative action to fix […]

New York City Prohibits Discrimination Based on Employee Sexual and Reproductive Health Decisions

July 12, 2019

Effective May 20, 2019, New York City employers with four or more employees cannot discriminate against employees based on their “sexual and reproductive health decisions.” These “decisions” include “any decision by an individual to receive services, which are arranged for or offered or provided to individuals relating to sexual and reproductive health, including the reproductive […]

Truck Drivers and Other Transportation Workers Soon May Be Required to Arbitrate Claims in New Jersey

July 10, 2019

Companies who employ truck drivers and other transportation workers should have their arbitration agreements reviewed by a qualified attorney considering recent caselaw. The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) requires arbitration of employment claims when included in employment contracts. The FAA specifically exempts transportation workers like truck drivers from this general requirement. The New Jersey Arbitration Act […]

New Jersey Assembly Considering Protections for Temp Agency Workers

July 5, 2019

The NJ state legislature is now considering significant reforms or temp agency workers. In May 2019, Assembly Bill 5246 was referred to the Assembly Labor Committee and would: Notify temp workers of the agency’s billing rate for their labor; Provide written notice to temp workers with details about their job, pay, hours, and safety requirements; Establishes a minimum of 4 hours pay for […]

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