Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act - New Jersey State On September 15, 2016, the New Jersey Senate unanimously approved a bill that restricts the collection and use of personal information by retailers for certain purposes. The bill is known as the “Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act.” [https://legiscan.com/NJ/text/S1913/id/1419389/New_Jersey-2016-S1913-Amended.html] The law provides that a retailer…
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Who Owns Business-Related Social Media Accounts?
A company’s social media page, profile and accounts (and its followers and other connections) are generally considered to be valuable business assets. Recent court decisions illustrate the importance of clear policies and procedures to address ownership and appropriate use of business-related social media assets. While most businesses recognize the importance of maintaining a minimum Internet…
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The Seven Things Employers Must Know Regarding Reasonable Accommodations For Disabled Or Pregnant Employees
The Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and the New Jersey Pregnancy Discrimination and Accommodation Law each impose significant obligations on employers, who are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees. There is a considerable amount of confusion on the part of many New Jersey employers as to their obligation to…
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Time to Give Those Arbitration Clauses A Major Tune Up!
On September 23, 2014, the New Jersey Supreme Court held in Atalese v. U.S. Legal Services Group that an arbitration clause in a consumer contract is not enforceable unless it clearly indicates that the plaintiff is giving up the right to go to court. Accordingly, any company doing business in New Jersey that uses an…
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