Newark, N.J. (January 25, 2023) - This alert discusses the major developments in New Jersey labor and employment law in 2022, including new legislation and key appellate decisions that will impact employers and employees in the Garden State.

Legislation

Employment-related legislative developments in 2022 were not extensive. They include the following:

• Following a change in control (including sales, transfers, assignments, mergers, and reorganizations) of a healthcare entity employer, healthcare workers must be given the choice of keeping their jobs for at least four months without any reduction in their wages and benefits. During the four-month period, employees may not be terminated without cause. At the end of the four months, the employer must provide written performance evaluations and offer continued employment if the employees' performance during that period was satisfactory.
• New Jersey employers generally are prohibited from using tracking devices in vehicles operated by employees without providing written notice to employees. A "tracking device" includes electronic or mechanical devices that are designed or intended to be used for the sole purpose of tracking the movement of a vehicle, person, or device but shall not include devices used for the purpose of documenting employee expense reimbursement."

In addition, previously postponed amendments to the New Jersey WARN Act will take effect on April 29, 2023 unless Governor Murphy acts to accelerate or veto the...

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