What Lyft’s $19.4 Million Misclassification Payment Means for New Jersey Rideshare Drivers

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In September 2025, the New Jersey Department of Labor and the Office of the Attorney General announced that Lyft had submitted more than $19.4 million to the state after an audit found the company improperly classified over 100,000 drivers as independent contractors between 2014 and 2017. Lyft contested the audit for years. It paid anyway.…

What is the Statute of Limitations for Bringing a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit?

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The statute of limitations refers to the time period someone has to file a claim from the triggering event that gives rise to that claim. Filing a lawsuit during the statute of limitation time period, which can range anywhere from two to fifteen years depending upon the claim and the applicable law, is a very…

Swartz Swidler Prevails in Appellate Court Matter Dealing With Applicability of Dispute Resolution Provision of Employment Contract

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Swartz Swidler recently prevailed in an appellate court matter dealing with the applicability of a dispute resolution provision of an employment contract. Swartz Swidler represents Dr. Forrest Anthony, the former vice president and chief medical officer for Eleison Pharmaceuticals, LLC. in Bordentown, New Jersey. In February 2012 the parties entered into an employment agreement. In…