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New Jersey Enacts Pay Transparency Law: Employers Must Disclose Salary Ranges and Benefits in Job Postings
On June 1, 2025, a new pay and benefits transparency law created by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development took effect, requiring certain employers to comply with enumerated job posting requirements. The goal of the new wage transparency law is to increase workplace transparency and support the New Jersey workforce and employee rights through mandatory salary and benefit disclosures. Which New Jersey employers must comply? Employers that…
What Is Considered a Hostile Work Environment?
What Is a Hostile Work Environment? A hostile work environment is more than just a toxic atmosphere—it’s a legal standard defined by the severity and frequency of harassment or discrimination based on protected characteristics like gender, race, or age. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), and as defined by law, a hostile work environment exists when harassment or discrimination is so pervasive that a reasonable person in the…
Understanding Independent Contractor Misclassification: The DOL’s Latest Enforcement Signals a Shift
DOL Bulletin Resets the Standard for Independent Contractor Misclassification On May 1, 2025, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2025-1, which provides new guidance regarding how the WHD is to classify employees and independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In a Departure from prior guidance impacting independent contractor misclassification, the WHD announced it will no…
Misclassification in the Fashion Industry: How Creative Professionals Are Being Denied Basic Worker Protections
The misclassification of employees as independent contractors is a serious labor issue which often deprives workers of essential rights and protections like overtime pay, paid time off, unemployment insurance, and other key benefits only required by law to be provided to employees. While workers in any industry can suffer from employee misclassification, contractors and freelance workers in creative industries like fashion and design are often particularly vulnerable to this unlawful…
Seattle Public Schools Sued for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Discrimination
Overview The Washington Attorney General has sued Seattle Public Schools for discriminating against pregnant and breastfeeding employees. This calls attention to the legal obligations employers have under state law and the federal PUMP Act. This article explains the legal protections in place for nursing and pregnant workers, and how Miller Shah LLP helps employees assert their rights when those protections are ignored or violated. Seattle Public Schools Lawsuit The Washington…
5 Employment Laws Every Worker and Employer Should Know
U.S. workers are protected by five major categories of employment laws that shape workplace operations. These laws can cover everything from hiring and firing to wages, benefits, and workplace safety. This article will explain each major category in clear terms and connect it to Miller Shah LLP’s experience advocating for employees in matters involving Employment and Employee Rights, Whistleblower and Retaliation, and ERISA and Employee Benefits. There are various different…
Ageism in Tech: When to Call an Employment Lawyer
Older tech workers are often unfairly passed over for jobs and promotions or laid off in favor of younger employees. There is a recent trend of ageism in tech companies like Amazon or IBM, so it is important to understand the signs and your rights. If you have experienced age discrimination at a company like Amazon or another tech firm, here are some legal options you can pursue. What is…
New York Senate Approves Bill to Combat Employee Misclassification
On March 4, 2025, the New York Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill S1514, which gives the Commissioner of New York’s Department of Labor (NYDOL) the authority to issue stop-work orders to employers that knowingly misclassify employees as independent contractors. In addition, the bill permits the Commissioner to issue stop-work orders to employers for providing false, incomplete, or misleading information to an insurance company regarding the number of employees the employer has.…
What Does an Employment Attorney Do?
Have you ever wondered, “What does an employment attorney do?” Or, more importantly, what can an employment attorney do for you? Labor and Employment attorneys can protect the rights of both employers and employees and help both parties reach a resolution in the event of a dispute between them. From wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage equality to creating new employee handbooks or codes of conduct and resolving employment agreement disputes,…
What Potential Consequences Do Employers Face for Whistleblower Retaliation?
Employers are bound by various federal laws that safeguard employees who report unethical or illegal activities within the workplace, commonly referred to as whistleblowing. These protections are designed to encourage individuals to report harmful or unlawful conduct without fear of reprisal. When employers retaliate against whistleblowers—whether through termination, demotion, harassment, or other adverse treatment—they not only violate these laws but also open themselves up to serious consequences. Understanding the liability…
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