OSHA Rules Regarding Anti-Retaliation Measures

May 22, 2019 by Begelman and Orlow

In 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule regarding employer record-keeping regulations. While the main thrust of this rule was to require certain employers to electronically submit data related to workplace injuries and illnesses, the rule also set forth certain anti-retaliation measures that employers must take to ensure that employees… More

New Proposed Paid Sick Leave Regulations in New Jersey

October 23, 2018 by Begelman and Orlow

New regulations proposed by New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) will go into effect on October 29, 2018. These new changes address many concerns employers have, but the NJDOL will continue to accept comments on the changes up until December 14, 2018. Once this temporary period ends, the final regulations will be… More

NJ Appeals Court Disqualifies Firm in Wrongful Termination Case

August 7, 2018 by Begelman and Orlow

Wrongful termination describes a situation in which an individual is fired from a business or company in such a way that the terms or contract of employment, an employment law or a statute provision has been broken. New Jersey Appeals Court Disqualifies Firm from Representing Client in Wrongful Termination Case Mr. Sanchez believes he was… More

NJ Employee in Limbo Alleges Wrongful Termination

January 10, 2018 by Begelman and Orlow

A legal case involving an employee who has been suspended for three years and counting raises questions about suspended employees and what this means for their futures. For more than two decades, the carpenter in the case installed tiles and carpets in public housing units. He also had responsibilities for supervising workers. Unfortunately, however, he… More

Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against MGM

August 15, 2017 by Begelman and Orlow

Recently, an entertainment lawyer that previously worked for MGM studios has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the company. The attorney claims in his suit that the firing occurred because he was falsely accused of being a pedophile. A year ago, the lawyer had been arrested and charged with the crime of having sex with… More

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