Robert Anderson, Co-Chair of Lindabury’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice group was recently interviewed by ROI-NJ’s Tom Bergeron in regards to the European Union’s May 25th institution of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Bob feels GDPR will have a huge impact in Europe where there is a different view…
You may recall an earlier discussion of at-will employment in the context of employee handbooks where we defined at-will employment as meaning that either the employee or employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any non-discriminatory reason. In contrast, a for-cause employment relationship can only be…
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice group co-chair, Robert Anderson’s recent interview has been included in New Jersey Business Magazine’s recent cover story ” The Digital Landscape Evolves”. Regarding employees who work remotely, who may now pose a risk to their companies Bob says, ” I think everybody, every company, realistically,…
In view of the repeal of the New Jersey estate tax as of January 1, 2018, as well as the recent significant increases in the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax (“GST”) exemptions to $11,180,000 per person, also effective January 1, 2018, many clients should review their estate plans.…
Years of experience in administering estates have taught us that the best way to avoid litigation after death is to plan during life. We have come to identify several “red flags” that, when not addressed during estate planning, are more often than not resolved in a courtroom. Not only does…
Although there is no federal law requiring private employers to provide handbooks to their employees, there are numerous reasons for employers to do so, including: Providing an opportunity to formally welcome new employees, introduce the organization and explain expectations; Grouping various employment policies together in a handbook makes it easier…
An advance directive for health care (“Advance Directive”) is a legal document that expresses an individual’s wishes regarding end of life medical treatment, and can include a designation of another person as his or her health care representative. In contrast, a POLST, Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, is a health…
Tresa Baldas of Detroit Free Press recently interviewed Kathleen Connelly in reaction to the ongoing investigation of TV Station WXYZ ‘s inadequate response to Anchorman Malcom Maddox allegations of sexual harassment. Kathleen, who specializes in employment law and workplace investigations questioned the TV Station WXYZ’s investigation given the severity of…
Although not required by federal or New Jersey law, many employers utilize policies, which govern appropriate dress and grooming standards for employees in the workplace. For example, when attending business meetings with visitors or clients, employers may require that employee attire reflect that of the individuals with whom that employee…
Workplace harassment remains a harsh and unavoidable reality for employers. Given the recent #MeToo movement, employers can expect to see a continued rise in complaints concerning harassment, specifically sexual harassment. Although no guidelines can define sexual harassment with complete clarity, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other physical,…