Monthly Archives: December 2023
Does Severance Pay Impact Unemployment Benefits in New Jersey?
Leaving a job can be a challenge. Whether you are leaving voluntarily or involuntarily, a severance package can help to smooth your transition. You may be wondering: How does severance pay impact my right to file for unemployment benefits? Unlike in most other states, it generally does not affect your rights in New Jersey…. Read More »
Major Class Action Wage and Hour Settlement: Ridesharing Drivers in New York Get More than $320 Million in Back Pay
According to a report from Central Coast Public Radio, the nation’s major ridesharing companies—Uber and Lyft—will pay $328 million in back wages to drivers in New York State. The settlement resolves allegations that Uber and Lyft improperly took sales tax out of driver payments when that cost should have been billed directly to passengers…. Read More »
Major Corporation Will Pay $120,000 to Settle Sex Discrimination Clam in New York
On August 18th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Corning Incorporated—a major New York-based technology company specializing in glass and ceramics—will pay $120,000 to resolve a sex discrimination case. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of female workers who were reportedly not given the same opportunity for promotion as their male… Read More »
What to Know About New Jersey’s New Pay Transparency Law for Temporary Workers
The New Jersey Temporary Workers Bill of Rights (TWBR) was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy in February of 2023. On August 5th, the TWBR officially took effect. The law is designed, in large part, to equalize the pay between temporary workers (temps) and full-time employees. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we protect the… Read More »