Posts by Hanan Isaacs
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Vetoes Social Media Privacy Bill
In late March we discussed a New Jersey employment law bill that had been sent to Gov. Chris Christie’s desk. The bill would have forbidden employers from inquiring about their employees’ or job candidates’ social media use. Christie has since decided to conditionally veto the bill, taking particular issue with the fact that the law would…
Read MoreAfter Divorce or Broken Engagement Who Keeps the Ring?
In this New Jersey Family Law Blog, we often discuss how property division is handled in divorce. However, we have not really written about what divorce or a broken engagement means for the item that started it all: the engagement ring. This tricky issue comes to mind after it was reported late last month that…
Read MoreAlimony reform shot down in Florida
New Jersey is one of a number of states where proponents of alimony law reform are holding aggressive campaigns. In New Jersey, like in these other states, members of the alimony reform movement are focused on outlawing lifetime spousal support and taking away some of the leeway that judges have in alimony disputes. Opponents argue…
Read More$240 Million Verdict in Stunning Disability Discrimination Case
On Wednesday, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that is has secured the largest jury verdict in the agency’s history. The $240 million verdict stems from a disability discrimination and abuse case involving a turkey company. While this is an important accomplishment for the EEOC, it is bittersweet as it is a reminder that…
Read MoreNew Jersey May Restrict Non-compete Agreements
New Jersey has joined a number of other states by recently seeking to bar companies from enforcing non-compete agreements. The proposed legislation is meant to make it easier for laid off workers to find employment, which would in turn help the state decrease the number of people receiving unemployment benefits. If this bill were to…
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