Employment Blogs
Workplace Investigations: Does the employer’s ‘honest belief’ save the day?
When an employee challenges discipline or employment termination, employers sometimes rely on what courts call the “honest belief” rule. The basic idea is straightforward: If the employer honestly believed the employee engaged in misconduct, the employer may use this...
Delete and regret: Why wiping a terminated employee’s inbox could cost you in court
It’s a routine moment in every HR department: An employee leaves, IT gets the call, and the inbox is wiped. Clean, efficient, done. Except…what if that inbox held emails that become critical evidence in a lawsuit filed six months later? Deleting a former employee’s...
New Jersey’s paid family leave is expanding to encompass more employers and more employees
New Jersey is expanding paid family leave in 2026. More employers will be covered, and employees will qualify sooner.
What happens when your star employee walks out with your clients?
Non-competes are facing increasing scrutiny in 2026. Employers should understand whether their agreements will hold up when it matters most.
The EEOC’s harassment reversal doesn’t shrink your legal risk
The EEOC’s 2024 harassment guidance has been rescinded, but harassment laws and retaliation exposure remain unchanged.
Watch out for DEI enforcement in 2026
Federal enforcement of DEI programs is rising. Learn how subpoenas, investigations, and contractor rules impact employers in 2026.