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Zazzali, P.C.
A Professional Corporation
NLRB Under Trump Administration Overturns Browning-Ferris
As recently discussed in a previous blog post, two recent additions to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) - William Emanuel and...
Marissa A. McAleer, Esq.
Dec 21, 20173 min read
Labor-Friendly National Labor Relations Board Decisions at Risk Under New Board Configuration
Two recent additions to the National Labor Relations Board - William Emanuel and Marvin Kaplan - join Board Chairman Phil Miscimarra to...
Kaitlyn E. Dunphy, Esq.
Oct 20, 20173 min read
Firm Partner, Colin M. Lynch, Secures Multi-Million Dollar Arbitration Victory for Newark Teachers
Representing the Newark Teachers Union, Local 481, AFT, AFL-CIO (“NTU”), Firm Partner, Colin M. Lynch, successfully arbitrated the Newark...
Colin M. Lynch, Esq.
Oct 4, 20174 min read
U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Appeal of Anti-Union Organizations Challenging the Right of Public
On September 28, 2017, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, 851 F.3d 746 (7th Cir....
Marissa A. McAleer, Esq. & Paul L. Kleinbaum
Sep 29, 20173 min read
Supreme Court Rejects PERC Decision on Salary Increments
In the Appellate Division’s decision in the consolidated cases involving Atlantic County and PBA Local 243, FOP Lodge 34 and PBA Local 77...
Paul L. Kleinbaum, Esq., Robert A. Fagella, Esq.
Aug 23, 20175 min read
Law Division Holds That Employees' Right to Vested Accumulated Sick Leave Survives Expiration o
Firm Partner Richard A. Friedman along with Associate Genevieve M. Murphy-Bradacs recently obtained a judgment on behalf of several...
Genevieve M. Murphy Bradacs, Esq.
Jun 22, 20173 min read
Appellate Division Holds That Schedule Change Does Not Bar Award of Overtime
The Zazzali Firm recently scored a victory in the Appellate Division which upheld an arbitration opinion awarding a substantial amount of...
Paul L. Kleinbaum, Esq. & Robert A. Fagella
May 16, 20174 min read
New Jersey Supreme Court Vacates Arbitration Award in Favor of Tenured Teacher
On February 21, 2017, the New Jersey Supreme Court announced its decision in Bound Brook Board of Education v. Glenn Ciripompa, Dkt. No....
Kaitlyn E. Dunphy, Esq.
Mar 1, 20173 min read
Third Circuit holds that workers in their 50s can sue under Federal age discrimination law when an e
In Karlo v. Pittsburgh Glass Works, LLC, 2017 BL 6064, 3d Cir., No. 15-3435, issued January 10, 2017, the Court of Appeals for the Third...
Genevieve M. Murphy Bradacs, Esq.
Jan 23, 20172 min read
Appellate Division Holds That Disability Retirees Are Not Required to Pay Health Insurance Contribut
In Brick Twp. PBA Local 230 & Michael Spallina v. Twp. of Brick, issued on June 21, 2016, the Appellate Division held that law...
Paul L. Kleinbaum, Esq.
Jul 5, 20163 min read
Not Eligible for Overtime Pay? Starting This December, You May Be. The Department of Labor Issues
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor announced its new rule updating overtime regulations greatly expanding the number of employees...
Colin M. Lynch, Esq.
May 22, 20162 min read
Arbitrator Rules that Union May Negotiate and Enforce Agreement for Suspension with Pay for Officer
In the recent arbitration case of City of Newark and The Police Superior Officers’ Association, Inc., NJSBM Case No,: 15-0282, (December...
James R. Zazzali, Jr., Esq.
May 12, 20163 min read
In Split Decision, Supreme Court Affirms 9th Circuit Judgment Finding Agency Fees Constitutional
On March 29, 2016, the Supreme Court issued a one-line decision in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association announcing a 4-4 split...
Kaitlyn E. Dunphy, Esq.
Mar 31, 20162 min read
Appellate Division Reversed PERC Decision Which Negated an Over 35-Year History of Payment of Salary
Firm Partner PAUL L. KLEINBAUM, ESQ. and Associate MARISSA A. McALEER, ESQ. represented amicus curiae, New Jersey State PBA, in In re...
Paul L. Kleinbaum, Esq. and Robert A. Fagella
Mar 22, 20164 min read
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