How AI Can Cause Inadvertent Disability Discrimination in New Jersey Workplaces
The New Jersey Employment Law Firm Blog
by Resnick Law Group, P.C.
21h ago
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 protects workers against discrimination because of injuries, illnesses, and other conditions that impair their daily lives. The statute prohibits employers from discrimination based on disability and requires them to provide reasonable accommodations to help employees with disabilities perform their jobs. Compliance with the ADA often requires careful ..read more
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Third Circuit Allows Religious Discrimination Claim Involving Vaccine Mandate to Proceed
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by Resnick Law Group, P.C.
6d ago
Both private and public employers have obligations to their employees under New Jersey employment laws. These include obligations to pay a minimum wage and to maintain a workplace reasonably free from discrimination and harassment. Public employers, such as state and local agencies and officials, may also have a duty to respect their employees’ constitutional rights ..read more
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What the Four-Fifths Rule Means in New Jersey Employment Discrimination Cases Involving AI
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by Resnick Law Group, P.C.
2w ago
Employment discrimination on the basis of factors like race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability is unlawful under New Jersey employment law. Broadly speaking, courts have identified two types of unlawful employment discrimination: discriminatory intent and disparate impact. Cases based on discriminatory intent often involve overt bias. In disparate impact cases, an employer ..read more
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Department of Labor Guidance Discusses Risks Posed by AI to Wage and Hour Laws
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by Resnick Law Group, P.C.
3w ago
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common in computer applications, lawmakers and policymakers have taken notice. This includes the use of AI by employers. For example, several bills introduced in the state legislature would add AI protections to New Jersey employment law. The White House issued an executive order in October 2023 calling for policies ..read more
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Retail Workers Settle Overtime Pay Claim for $1.25 Million
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by Resnick Law Group, P.C.
1M ago
Employees who are not exempt from overtime rules are entitled to a greater pay rate for any hours they work over forty in a week. Federal and New Jersey employment laws protect this right and impose penalties and legal liability on employers who fail to pay overtime rates to their employees. Under the federal Fair ..read more
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New Jersey Supreme Court Rules on Medical Staff’s Employment Contract Dispute
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by Resnick Law Group, P.C.
1M ago
Employers who enter into contracts with their workers have an obligation to abide by the terms of those contracts. These obligations exist independent of any federal or New Jersey employment laws. Contract law governs the enforcement of contractual terms. An employment action that does not violate an employment statute might still violate contract law. The ..read more
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Bill Pending in U.S. Senate Would Restrict Employers’ Use of AI in New Jersey and Nationwide
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by Resnick Law Group, P.C.
1M ago
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has caused concern in numerous industries, raising concerns ranging from copyright protection to employment discrimination. State legislatures, state and federal regulatory agencies, and the White House have weighed in on the potential misuse, whether intentional or not, of AI in the workplace. New Jersey employment law does not ..read more
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New Jersey Courts Reject Effort to Stop Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights from Taking Effect
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by Resnick Law Group, P.C.
1M ago
The Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights (TWBOR) became law in New Jersey in February 2023. The Legislature determined that more than 100,000 temporary workers employed by staffing agencies earned substantially less than direct employees performing the same work. It also found that temporary workers are often at risk of abuse or exploitation and that temporary ..read more
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Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Plaintiff’s Racial Discrimination Case
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by Resnick Law Group, P.C.
2M ago
In a recent ruling, the Third Circuit upheld a summary judgment in favor of Bryn Mawr Trust Company (BMT) in a lawsuit filed by former employee, Russo. Russo, who is Black, alleged that her supervisor, Therese Trainer, subjected her to racial discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment. Ultimately, the court rejected Russo’s claims against ..read more
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New Jersey Court Rejects Employee’s FMLA Claim
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by Resnick Law Group, P.C.
2M ago
If you believe you’ve been unfairly treated at work, particularly if you’ve been denied leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or retaliated against for requesting it, the Resnick Law Group is here to help. Understanding your rights under the FMLA is crucial, and if those rights are violated, you may have grounds ..read more
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