Jay S. Becker

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Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.

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www.ghclaw.com

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www.njlaborandemploymentlaw.com

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Professional Biography

Jay, chair of the Labor and Employment Practice Area, devotes his practice to labor relations and employment law and litigation on behalf of management. His experience includes conducting trials, hearings, arbitration and mediation sessions; responding to state and federal administrative agency charges; collective bargaining; drafting employment-related corporate documents such as restrictive covenants, employee handbooks, employment agreements, various stock and compensation plans, and separation/severance agreements. He counsels employers on all employee relations issues including, but not limited to discrimination, hiring, terminations, reductions in force, whistle-blowing, diversity, wage and hour claims, breach of contract, tortious interference claims and employee benefits issues. Jay is also the co-author of the New Jersey Labor and Employment Law Blog, which is dedicated to providing news and updates regarding all labor and employment matters throughout New Jersey.

More Legal and Business Bylines From Jay S. Becker

Guidance Regarding Required Changes to Severance/Separation Agreements - (Posted On Tuesday, April 04, 2023)
SCOTUS Strikes Down Mandatory Vaccination/Testing Policy - (Posted On Thursday, January 13, 2022)
OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard Vaccination/Testing Rules - (Posted On Friday, November 05, 2021)
Is It Time to Mask Up Again? - (Posted On Friday, July 30, 2021)
A Return to Normal? - (Posted On Wednesday, May 26, 2021)
CDC & NJ Update Guidance Regarding Quarantine Periods - (Posted On Monday, December 07, 2020)
PPP Update: What to Do When Employees Refuse to Return to Work - (Posted On Thursday, May 07, 2020)
Important Update From the Department of Labor Regarding FFCRA Sick Leave and Family Leave - (Posted On Wednesday, April 01, 2020)
Forgivable “Paycheck Protection” Small Business Loans - (Posted On Monday, March 30, 2020)
Employer Alert: Are You Prepared for the Coronavirus? - (Posted On Friday, March 06, 2020)

Employment

New Jersey Employment Law

Jay S. Becker is chair of the labor and employment practice group at Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, and he was recognized as a 2019 National Law Review Go-To Thought Leader for his articles on the New Jersey Law Blog. His writing pays specific attention to the New Jersey Family Leave Act, Wage Theft Act, and the recent minimum wage increase. His writings take into account the proximity of New York and how laws from that neighboring state may impact New Jersey Employers.