Writings by Jorge R. de Armas

Jorge R. de Armas, Counsel, is a member of Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Public Law group. Mr. de Armas has fifteen years of experience and demonstrated ability in the representation of corporate, individual, and government clients.

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Pre-Employment Credit Checks Are Now Prohibited in NYC

New York City recently joined the growing list of jurisdictions that prohibit employers from conducting pre-employment credit checks. On April 16, 2015, the NYC City Council passed the law that will prohibit pre-employment credit checks, “Stop Credit Discrimination in Employment Act”. The new law will become effective 120 days after being signed into law by […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

July 7, 2015

Don’t Get Schooled This Summer: Internship Compliance Tips

As schools let out for summer, internship season is upon us. While internship programs can benefit both students and businesses, the failure to ensure compliance with state and federal laws can lead to costly legal headaches. Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is still important, but it is not the only compliance concern […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

June 18, 2015

EEOC Conciliation Efforts Subject to Narrow Judicial Review

The U.S. Supreme Court recently held that courts do not have to take the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at its word with regard to whether the agency fulfilled its conciliation obligation in discrimination cases. However, it found that the scope of judicial review is limited to whether the EEOC gave the employer notice of […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

June 10, 2015

Is It Time for Employers to Start Preparing for New Overtime Rules?

The Department of Labor is expected to unveil its new overtime rules later this month. For New York and New Jersey employers, it is never too soon to start preparing for the new overtime rules. Existing Federal Overtime Laws Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

June 9, 2015

Combatting Transgender Discrimination in the Workplace: Are You Doing Enough?

A new gender-neutral bathroom in the White House symbolizes the growing recognition of transgender rights. The new facility coincides with the implementation of an Executive Order that prohibits federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of gender identity. The Order also amends anti-discrimination laws for federal workers by adding gender identity to the list of […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

May 1, 2015

Do Your Wage and Hour Practices Need a Spring Cleaning?

This spring, monitoring wage and hour compliance should be on top of every employer’s to-do list. Much like cleaning out your garage or reorganizing your closets, it is not a fun job, but the end result is worth it. According to the latest statistics from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, lawsuits alleging violations […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

April 7, 2015

NJDOL Publishes “Ban the Box Regulations”

The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) recently released implementing regulations for the New Jersey Opportunity to Compete Act. As New Jersey employers should be aware, the state’s “ban the box” law took effect on March 1, 2015. Under the Opportunity to Compete Act, New Jersey employers are precluded from inquiring about job applicant’s criminal […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

March 12, 2015

Monitoring Employees Internet Use: Is It Ok to Snoop?

From posting to social media to online shopping, the Internet can be a major distraction in the workplace. For employers concerned about productivity, it is important to understand what you can and cannot when it comes to monitoring employees and find out what they are doing online and how often it takes them away from […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

February 26, 2015

How To Address Employee Theft In The Workplace

From stealing merchandise to inflating expenses, employee theft costs U.S. businesses billions of dollars every year. However, as evidenced by the recent lawsuit against Target, companies must proceed carefully when they address employee theft. As detailed in the media, a Pasadena mother has filed a wrongful death suit against Target, alleging that the retailer’s handling […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

February 9, 2015

New Jersey Employment Law..Let's Go Back A Year

Year in Review: New Jersey Employment Law New Jersey employment law underwent many important changes over the past year. More importantly, many of the new laws will take effect in 2015. To ensure that your company has updated its policies and procedures accordingly, below is a brief summary: Banning the Box: This summer, Gov. Chris […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

January 20, 2015

EEOC Files First Transgender Discrimination Suit

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently filed its first transgender discrimination suits against a private employer under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The latest legal development reinforces that preventing transgender discrimination should be on every employer’s radar. The EEOC and Transgender Discrimination In 2012, the EEOC ruled that employment […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

November 11, 2014

Voting Leave: Are Employers Required to Grant Employees Time Off to Cast Their Ballots?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2014. While most employees are able to cast their ballots outside of their working hours, some may need to take time off to vote. State law dictates whether employers need to provide employees time off to vote. While 32 states have regulations in place, the requirements differ widely, particularly […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

October 29, 2014

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