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Articles
03.02.2020
Viewpoint: Dispelling Myths and Avoiding Common Mistakes for Noncompete Agreements
"Viewpoint: Dispelling Myths and Avoiding Common Mistakes for Noncompete Agreements" By Mark Oberstaedt and Douglas Diaz, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), March 2, 2020
Articles
01.12.2016
Justices Mull Pre-emption of Union Wage and CEPA Claims
Doug Diaz, a partner in Archer & Greiner's Haddonfield office, argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court on Jan. 6 over whether a union laborer's complaints of wage violations and alleged retaliation for his whistleblower activity are automatically pre-empted by federal labor law.
Articles
08.28.2014
New Jersey Expands Protections for Pregnant Employees
Douglas Diaz, a Partner in the Firm's labor and employment law group, discusses providing protection for New Jersey pregnant employees.
Client Advisories 4 results
Client Advisories
05.04.2018
Paid Sick Leave Now the Law in New Jersey
New Jersey has now joined several other states in passing a paid sick leave law. The law preempts paid sick leave ordinances adopted by several cities and towns so there is now one uniform law in this area for New Jersey employers. Here is what you need to know about the new law:
Client Advisories
02.16.2017
On February 7, 2017, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a decision of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey finding that employers may use electronic signatures in certain circumstances to bind employees to restrictive covenants, such as non-competition and non-solicitation agreements. The decision also shows that courts are more likely to enforce non-solicitation agreements tied to current customers and goodwill and, practically speaking, require a greater showing before enforcing an agreement that prohibits former employees from any and all competition with their former employers.
Press Releases 6 results
Press Releases
01.21.2021
Doug Diaz, a member of Archer’s Cannabis practice group, was recently featured in the Marijuana Business Daily article, "Marijuana companies weigh how to approach COVID-19 vaccinations for employees", published January 18, 2021.
Press Releases
12.15.2016
Justice Department Asks Court to Halt Proceedings in Overtime Case
Archer’s Doug Diaz weighs in with Society for Human Resource Management on Department of Justice asking court to halt proceedings in overtime case. To view the article, click here.
Press Releases
12.08.2016
5th Circuit Grants Expedited Hearing in Overtime Rule Litigation
Speaking Engagements & Seminars 19 results
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
04.09.2024
Archer Attorneys to Present CCSNJ’s Annual 2024 “HR Bootcamp”
Archer Labor & Employment Law attorneys will present the 2024 Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey’s annual “HR Bootcamp." Program information is as follows:
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
12.08.2023
Please join us for a complimentary Labor & Employment Breakfast Seminar. This course will cover the major state and federal laws affecting labor and employment law.
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
04.05.2023
Archer Attorneys to Present the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey's Annual "HR Boot Camp"
Archer Labor & Employment Law attorneys will present the 2023 Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey's annual "HR Bootcamp". Topics will include complex family leave issues, temporary worker laws, workplace investigations, legally-compliant "silence" agreements, and workplace accomodations for employees with disabilites.