NJSPBA fights lawsuits challenging constitutionality of Daniel’s Law and 180-day rule
NJ State PBA Legal Corner By Robert A. Fagella, Esq. and Paul L. Kleinbaum, Esq. The State PBA has participated in many cases in which it is not a direct…
The ins and outs of serving as State Delegate
Labor Relations Report Being elected the State Delegate of your PBA Local is an honor and a privilege that should be cherished by those fortunate enough to be selected to…
Got a target letter? Get an attorney
Legal Brief When you get a target letter stating you are the subject of an internal affairs investigation, you have the right to a Weingarten representative during the IA interview.…
Update: Officer’s off-duty use of cannabis
NJ State PBA Legal Corner By Robert A. Fagella, Esq. and Paul L. Kleinbaum, Esq. In the November 2022 issue of NJ Cops Magazine, we reported on a decision by…
‘Me-too’ Negotiating
Labor Relations Report I’ve often referred to the “16g criteria” that arbitrators must consider when creating an interest arbitration award. These are nine specific criteria outlined in N.J.S.A. 34:13A-16g. Section…
Standing up for what’s right in the workplace, from the ground up
Legal Brief Doing the job is hard enough as it is without adding the stress of a hostile work environment. The public critiques you, your supervisor critiques you, Professional Standards…
The legend of the ‘45-day rule’
Legal Brief Like Bigfoot and the Jersey Devil, people swear they have seen the “45-day rule.” Old-school cops from bygone eras will swear: If an IA investigation takes more than…
Looking forward to a summer break
Legislative Report If you think back to this time of year throughout your life, you might recall the excitement you felt when school was winding down and a long summer…
A 400-level class in contract negotiations
Labor Relations Report In 1997, the city and Summit Local 55 were two full years into contract negotiations. At that time, I was invited into the room and told to…
20-and-out action
Legislative Report After a monthlong recess, the Senate and General Assembly returned in early May for committee work and votes that will take them into a much longer break at…
