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• 02.24.2023

  NLRB Places NDAs and Non-Disparagement Agreements with Rank and File Employees in its Cross-Hairs
  On February 21, 2023, in McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58, the NLRB made a broadside attack on precedent and confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in severance agreements signed by rank and file employees. This far-reaching decision calls into question the enforceability of standard severance and employment agreement provisions entered into with statutory employees going forward.

• 02.10.2023

  What The Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights Means For New Jersey Employers
  On February 6, 2023, Governor Murphy signed Assembly Bill 1474/S511, commonly referred to as the "Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights." The bill's "equal-pay-equal-benefit" provision requires that temporary workers be paid at least the same average rate of pay and equivalent benefits (or cash equivalent) as the third-party client’s permanent employees performing the same or similar work on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility. The legislation applies to workers in designated classifications, including certain workers in protective service, food preparation and serving, building, and grounds cleaning and maintenance, personal care and service, construction, production, and transportation occupational categories.

• 02.08.2023

  U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to Require Expanded Cybersecurity Reporting
  New cybersecurity rules from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) set to go into effect this spring will expand reporting requirements for publicly listed companies.

• 01.09.2023

  Federal Trade Commission Proposes Banning Noncompete Clauses
  On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a radical and unprecedented rule that would prohibit employers from entering noncompete clauses with their workers. This follows the initiation of a landmark FTC enforcement action aimed at noncompete clauses and a larger crackdown on what the FTC perceives as unfair restrictions on competition.

• 01.06.2023

  Harris Freier Speaks on Cybersecurity Regarding Ed Tech in THE Journal "Wishes and Worries for 2023: What Ed Tech Leaders Are Thinking About"
  Genova Burns Partner and Privacy & Cybersecurity Law specialist Harris S. Freier, Esq. was recently featured in THE Journal for an article entitled, "Wishes and Worries for 2023: What Ed Tech Leaders Are Thinking About".

• 11.14.2022

  Harris Freier To Present "Cybersecurity: You've Been Breached - Now What?" Workshop At New Jersey State League of Municipalities Annual Conference
  Firm Partner and Privacy & Cybersecurity Law specialist Harris S. Freier, Esq. to present a workshop entitled, "Cybersecurity: You've Been Breached Now What?" at the 2022 New Jersey State League of Municipalities Annual Conference on November 16th in Atlantic City.

• 09.29.2022

  "Federal Appeals Court Ruling Means Class-Action Suits Over Data Breaches No Longer Require Proof of Actual Harm" Harris Freier Provides Legal Insight in THE Journal Article

• 09.16.2022

  Harris Freier Named Privacy & Cybersecurity Lead Practice Partner
  Genova Burns LLC is proud to announce that Partner Harris S. Freier, Esq., widely recognized for his employment litigation expertise with his focus on restrictive covenants, will expand his practice and Chair the Firm’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice.

• 09.12.2022

  Potential Harm Enough For Class Action to Proceed in Data Breach Litigation
  The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has given new life to a putative class action suit led by a former employee of a company that suffered a ransomware attack, leading to her sensitive information being released onto the Dark Web. In February 2021, the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed her case for lack of standing, due to the “speculative nature” of the injuries to the employees. However, on September 2, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit vacated the judgment of the District Court, and remanded the case for consideration on the merits (a fresh examination of the evidence and facts presented), giving the potential class of plaintiffs a new chance for relief.

• 08.12.2022

  Harris Freier To Present on Restrictive Covenants for New Jersey Civil Justice Institute
  Genova Burns Partner Harris S. Freier, Esq. will present a free CLE on restrictive covenants in New Jersey for the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute on Friday, August 12th. 

• 06.21.2022

  Harris Freier Provides Input in New Jersey Law Journal Article "Fat Suit: Proposed Law Would Allow Weight-Discrimination Lawsuits"
  Firm Partner Harris S. Freier, Esq. was recently interviewed by New Jersey Law Journal for their recent article entitled "Fat Suit: Proposed Law Would Allow Weight-Discrimination Lawsuits" which focuses recent measures introduced in New Jersey Legislature that would amend Law Against Discrimination to bar discrimination based on weight or height.

• 11.03.2021

  Employers Beware: New York State Expands Whistleblower Protections Increasing Employer Liability
  On October 28, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation amending the New York Labor Law (“Labor Law”) to substantially enhance the whistleblower protections afforded to private-sector workers who report alleged wrongdoing by their employers significantly increasing potential liability for New York employers. The legislation becomes effective 90 days after its signing, was amended to include a two-year statute of limitations, and significantly broadens the scope of covered individuals and protected activities.

• 10.06.2021

  Diversity Finds Its Home At Genova Burns LLC
  Genova Burns LLC newly revamped Diversity, Equity & Inclusionary Committee led by co-Chairs Harris S. Freier, Esq. and Jennifer Borek, Esq. is making an impact Firm-wide. The committee has exceeded its initial plan of action and is moving forward on multiple fronts. The DE&I Committee had planned on spearheading a number of firm initiatives including programming with the Rutgers Association of Black Law Students, implementation of diverse hiring practices, a diverse speaker series, sponsorship and support of organizations campaigning for diversity, and social events and awards that emphasize our shared diversity.

• 09.08.2021

  Stepping In Where Unions Have Failed, NYC Council Imposes Just Cause Standard On Non-Union Employers
  As our readers may be aware, in March 2021, New York City passed an ordinance requiring fast food employers to have just cause to discharge their employees, where discharge includes termination, constructive discharge, indefinite suspension, and reduction in hours by more than 15%. The ordinance has been effective as of July 5, 2021, and enforcement of these mandates began September 3, 2021.

• 07.20.2021

  Harris Freier Elected to Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
  Genova Burns is pleased to announce that Partner and Co-Chair of the firm's Diversity, Equity & Inclusionary Committee, Harris S. Freier, Esq., has been elected to the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. 

• 06.30.2021

  Jennifer Borek and Harris Freier Named to ROI-NJ's Most Influential DE&I Leaders 2021 Listing
  Genova Burns Partners and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs Jennifer Borek, Esq. and Harris S. Freier, Esq. have been named to ROI-NJ's first ever Most Influential DE&I Leaders 2021 listing. This list honors many of the top leaders of DEI programs in companies across the state. 

• 04.30.2021

  Rebecca Moll Freed and Harris Freier Pen Article for New Jersey Banker Magazine "The Added Value of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) in Corporate America"
  Partner Rebecca Moll Freed and Partner and DE&I Committee Co-Chair Harris S. Freier recently penned an article entitled, "The Added Value of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) in Corporate America" which has been published by New Jersey Banker magazine.

• 04.13.2021

  Genova Burns is Proud to Announce Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusionary Committee
  In an effort to lead Genova Burns in furthering the foundational values of tolerance, mutual respect and integrity, the law firm announced Monday that partners Jennifer Borek and Harris Freier have been elected to serve as co-chairs of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.

• 11.04.2020

  Harris Freier Insight on COVID-19 Lawsuits in the Workplace Featured in New Jersey Law Journal
  Partner Harris S. Freier was recently interviewed by New Jersey Law Journal for their article “People Are Now Suing Their Bosses Over COVID-19 at Work, But Can They Win in Court?”

• 10.06.2020

  Harris Freier Installed as Chair of The Urban League of Union County Board of Directors
  Genova Burns is proud to announce that Partner Harris S. Freier has recently been installed as Chair of the Board of Directors of The Urban League of Union County, Inc.

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