09.28.2026HR Tip of the Week: NJ Mandatory Reporting Requirements For Employment SeparationsDo you have an HR checklist when separating employees? Add one more item: mandatory reporting to the State of New Jersey on all employee separation. Genova Burns LLC Partner Brigette N. Eagan, Esq., breaks down what employers need to know in this week’s HR Tip.
09.22.2026HR Tip of the Week: Impactful Anti-Harassment TrainingAs HR professionals know, a little humility and a dose of workplace reality are key ingredients for effective anti-harassment training. This week’s HR Tip looks at how relatable examples can make required training meaningful and impactful
01.22.2026Genova Burns To Host 2026 New Jersey Employment Law Update Genova Burns LLC is pleased to invite you to its 2026 New Jersey Employment Law Update, presented in partnership with SHRM Gateway, (Society for Human Resource Management) featuring employment law attorneys Brigette N. Eagan, Esq. and Patrick W. McGovern, Esq. You are invited to attend an in-person update on New Jersey employment laws on January 22nd at Genova Burns LLC's headquarters in Newark.
01.20.2026New Jersey Small Employers – Get Ready To Provide Your Employees With 12 Weeks Of Job Protected Leave!On January 17, 2026 Governor Murphy signed into law amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). The NJFLA allows eligible employees to take 12 weeks of job protected leave per year to bond with a newborn baby or to care for a family member with a serious health condition. The amendments lower eligibility requirements making most employees eligible for leave.
06.10.2025A Unanimous Signal: Supreme Court Rejects Extra Hurdles For Reverse Discrimination Claims In Ames v. Ohio Department Of Youth ServicesLast week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, 605 U.S. ___ (2025). The case addressed whether plaintiffs from majority groups must meet a higher evidentiary standard to bring a discrimination claim under Title VII. The Court said no. It struck down a rule followed by several circuits that made it harder for majority-group plaintiffs to prove their case. For the first time in years, the Court made clear that Title VII claims are subject to the same standard, regardless of the plaintiff’s group identity.
04.04.2025What Employers Need To Know About DEI CertificationsOn January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration signed Executive Order 14173 on “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the Executive Order). The Executive Order seeks to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs from both government and private sector workplaces.
03.28.2025“Unlawful DEI” Explained (Or Not) By New EEOC GuidanceOn January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration executed Executive Order 14173, entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” The Order instructed the federal government to combat “illegal private-sector DEI [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion] mandates, programs, and activities.” The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal anti-discrimination laws which make discrimination and harassment based on race, religion, national origin, age, disability, and sex unlawful, which are referred to as protected categories. In furtherance of the Executive Order, on March 19, 2024, the EEOC issued guidance to explain and identify unlawful DEI.
02.05.2025Banks Targeted by Attorney GeneralsOn January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump, through Executive Order, declared affirmative action and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs unlawful in the federal government and also for those employers who enter into contracts with the federal government. As part of his Executive Order, Present Trump required the heads of all federal agencies to “encourage the private sector to end illegal discrimination and preferences, including DEI.” He required each federal agency to identify nine civil compliance investigations aimed at publicly traded companies.
10.24.2024FTC Rule On Non-Competes Is Bruised But Not Yet Beaten As FTC Appeals, While NLRB Continues To Challenge Non-CompetesIn April 2024, the FTC issued a Rule declaring invalid most existing non-compete agreements and prohibiting most employers from entering into new non-compete agreements after September 3, 2024, with few exceptions. Three lawsuits were filed challenging the FTC Rule - - two in Texas and one in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia lawsuit resulted in the court’s denying a motion to stay enforcement of the Rule on July 23, 2024. Judge Hodge then set a deadline of September 20, 2024 for the plaintiff, ATS Tree Service, to file a motion for summary judgment, a deadline that was extended twice. On October 4, ATS withdrew its Complaint, thereby ending this challenge and any right to appeal.
10.22.2024Brigette Eagan to Present “Employee Handbook Do’s and Don’ts” Webinar for NJICLEGenova Burns Partner Brigette N. Eagan, Esq. to present “Employee Handbook Do’s and Don’ts” for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education on October 30th. Join Ms. Eagan for a seminar helping employers learn how to draft an effective employee handbook, learn what the courts have said on pertinent issues and get practical tips on avoiding liability.
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