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Client Alert: New Jersey’s New Independent Contractor Rules Go into Effect October 1
As of October 1st, 2026, New Jersey employers will be subject to new regulations explaining how the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (“NJDOL”) will apply the State’s existing “ABC test” to determine whether a worker is properly classified as an independent contractor.
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Harrison Taylor, a member of the Firm, wrote an article for Total Food Service titled: “401(k) Plans: Alternative Assets and a Proposed Safe Harbor.” In the article, Harrison discusses a proposed rule that would make it easier for 401(k) plans to offer alternative investments while providing fiduciaries with added protections. The article also outlines steps plan sponsors can take now to prepare.
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Client Alert: US DOL Offers Guidance On Employee Volunteer Activities
In a recent opinion letter, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) reaffirmed that employees of nonprofit organizations may volunteer for their employer, provided that the services are offered freely and without employer pressure, there is no expectation or receipt of compensation, and the volunteer activities are not the same as or similar to the work the employee performs as part of their regular job duties.
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