Labor and Employment Law
Employment law comprises the laws and rules that govern relationships between employers and employees. Employment laws dictate when an employer can hire employees, and when the employees can work. These laws also stipulate what an employer must pay the employee for their work. Please read our blogs for more news and information.
- New Year, New Changes. EEOC Moves to Rescind Guidance on Workplace Harassmentby Ty Hyderally on February 26, 2026 at 3:26 pm
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Jamie Davila, Esq. Date: February 13, 2026 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a request on December 29, 2025, with The post New Year, New Changes. EEOC Moves to Rescind Guidance on Workplace Harassment first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- NJ Earned Sick Leave Law’s Construction Industry Exemption: Not So Fastby Ty Hyderally on February 24, 2026 at 8:23 pm
February 11, 2026 By Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner Esq., Aleisha Andino In a case of first impression, the New Jersey Appellate Division recently issued a The post NJ Earned Sick Leave Law’s Construction Industry Exemption: Not So Fast first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- New Jersey Expands Family Leave!by Ty Hyderally on February 23, 2026 at 3:17 pm
By. Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Kenny Delegado February 11, 2026 New Jersey has taken another step in furthering parental and worker protections. On January 12, 2026, The post New Jersey Expands Family Leave! first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- A Look Back at Recent Legislative Gains for New Jersey Workersby Ty Hyderally on February 13, 2026 at 9:36 pm
January 7, 2026 By Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner Esq. On December 23, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) issued a The post A Look Back at Recent Legislative Gains for New Jersey Workers first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- Governor Hochul Signs New York Labor and Employment Legislation Just in Time Before the New Yearby Ty Hyderally on January 16, 2026 at 3:10 pm
By: Jamie Davila, Esq. and Ty Hyderally, Esq. Date: January 16, 2026 New York Governor, Kathy Hochul signed three employment related bills on December 19, 2025, The post Governor Hochul Signs New York Labor and Employment Legislation Just in Time Before the New Year first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- Seasonal Workers in the Tree Care Industry: Legal Obligations and Risk Managementby Ty Hyderally on January 12, 2026 at 9:32 pm
By Walter Gonzalez, Esq., and Ty Hyderally, Esq. January 12, 2026 In the tree care industry, seasonal hiring is fundamental to operations. Arborists, climbers, ground crews, The post Seasonal Workers in the Tree Care Industry: Legal Obligations and Risk Management first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- Round One Victory: NYC DOT Employee Challenges COVID Vaccine Firing on Religious Groundsby Ty Hyderally on January 6, 2026 at 7:57 pm
December 17, 2025 By Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner Esq. How must a public employer administer its exemption policy to a vaccine mandate? That was considered The post Round One Victory: NYC DOT Employee Challenges COVID Vaccine Firing on Religious Grounds first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- New Jersey Transparency Act Might Get Clarification Soonby Ty Hyderally on December 18, 2025 at 5:14 pm
December 12, 2025 By Ty Hyderally, Esq., Kenny Delgado The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act which took effect on June 1, 2025, is a step forward The post New Jersey Transparency Act Might Get Clarification Soon first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- To Post or Not to Post, Are you Protected?by Ty Hyderally on December 11, 2025 at 5:57 pm
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Jamie Davila, Esq. Date: December 10, 2025 On November 18, 2025, the New York Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in The post To Post or Not to Post, Are you Protected? first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- Will the New Jersey Discrimination Laws Protect All? Stay Tuned!by Ty Hyderally on November 26, 2025 at 5:22 pm
November 11, 2025 By Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner Esq. Should non-minority employees have the same rights as minority employees under the New Jersey Law Against The post Will the New Jersey Discrimination Laws Protect All? Stay Tuned! first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- When Judicial Transparency Meets Employment Law New York’s Top Court Supports the Notion of Sharing is Caringby Ty Hyderally on November 20, 2025 at 7:37 pm
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Walter Gonzalez, Esq. November 20, 2025 A Significant Step Toward Transparency Earlier this month, the highest State Court in New York, The post When Judicial Transparency Meets Employment Law New York’s Top Court Supports the Notion of Sharing is Caring first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- Biden Era Independent Contractor Test to be Rescinded. What does this mean for you?by Ty Hyderally on November 17, 2025 at 4:49 pm
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Jamie Davila, Esq. Date: October 28, 2025 The Trump administration plans to officially rescind a U.S. Department of Labor’s Biden-era rule The post Biden Era Independent Contractor Test to be Rescinded. What does this mean for you? first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- New York City Aims to Provide More Transparency on Wages to Employeesby Ty Hyderally on November 11, 2025 at 6:01 pm
By. Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Kenny Delgado October 29, 2025 New York City continues to seek out ways to create a more equitable workplace for all The post New York City Aims to Provide More Transparency on Wages to Employees first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- New Jersey Employees Score a Victory for Workplace Protectionsby Ty Hyderally on November 10, 2025 at 9:35 pm
September 26, 2025 By Ty Hyderally, Esq., Francine Foner Esq. On September 3, 2025, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a bill (A4429/S3302) which is aimed The post New Jersey Employees Score a Victory for Workplace Protections first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- NLRA Preempts CEPA… What Does That Mean?by Ty Hyderally on October 10, 2025 at 2:33 pm
By Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Kenny Delgado October 6, 2025 When looking for justice from workplace discrimination, it is not always clear which way to look The post NLRA Preempts CEPA… What Does That Mean? first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- When Music Becomes More Than Background Noise: Understanding Your Rights as an Employeeby Ty Hyderally on October 6, 2025 at 8:37 pm
By Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Walter Gonzalez, Esq. September 21, 2025 If you work in the music industry, whether in a recording studio, a club, on The post When Music Becomes More Than Background Noise: Understanding Your Rights as an Employee first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- The EEOC Renders Decisions in three significant cases on religious discrimination and pregnancy discriminationby Ty Hyderally on September 25, 2025 at 8:19 pm
By: Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Jamie Davila, Esq. September 21, 2025 The EEOC has recently issued three significant federal appellate decisions that clarify the federal government’s The post The EEOC Renders Decisions in three significant cases on religious discrimination and pregnancy discrimination first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- New York’s Prenatal Leave Law Provides Robust Pregnancy Protectionsby Ty Hyderally on September 8, 2025 at 2:18 pm
By Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Kenny Delgado August 27, 2025 In 2024, New York State passed the Paid Prenatal Leave Law, an amendment to Labor Law The post New York’s Prenatal Leave Law Provides Robust Pregnancy Protections first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- New Jersey Stakes its Claim in Arbitration Clausesby Ty Hyderally on August 28, 2025 at 2:55 pm
By Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Kenny Delgado August 20, 2025 On February 26, 2024, the New Jersey Appellate Division affirmed a trial court’s decision in Aguirre, The post New Jersey Stakes its Claim in Arbitration Clauses first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..
- What Is Front Pay, and Why Is It Relevant?by Ty Hyderally on August 14, 2025 at 3:54 pm
Ty Hyderally, Esq. and Faatimah Jafiq, Esq. August 13, 2025 When calculating damages, front pay is a category often overlooked. Front pay is typically awarded in The post What Is Front Pay, and Why Is It Relevant? first appeared on Hyderally & Associates P.C..

