You Think #MeToo Is Over? Think Again.

By Amanda Van Hoose Garofalo on February 15, 2022 Posted in Harassment

On Feb. 10, 2022, the Senate passed HR 4445, which, upon President Joe Biden’s expected signature, will amend the Federal Arbitration Act to allow an individual who is alleging sexual harassment or a sexual assault to elect to bring their claims to court, notwithstanding an arbitration agreement to the contrary. The amendment will be effective … Continue Reading

Panic Buttons for New Jersey Hotel Housekeepers

By Amanda Van Hoose Garofalo on June 12, 2019 Posted in Harassment, New Jersey

On June 11, Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., signed into law legislation that will require hotels that have 100 or more guest rooms to provide their housekeepers and room service employees with panic buttons effective January 2020. Panic buttons have gained widespread attention as a result of the #MeToo movement – the idea being that a … Continue Reading

In the Recent Flurry of New Laws, Don’t Forget Salary History Bans

By Amanda Van Hoose Garofalo on September 18, 2018 Posted in Wage and Hour

As the year winds down and many employers scramble to ensure that they are on top of the many new laws that have been passed/enacted in the past year, we want to bring to your attention a few more related to salary history. Perhaps with all the attention on the flurry of anti-sexual harassment bills … Continue Reading