Half-day JSAHR Legal Seminar – Hot Issues in 2018 Employment Law
What are the emerging employment and legislative issues that impact business organizations and their employees? The Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR) is hosting a half-day legal interactive seminar that will focus on case law, regulatory developments, and hot topics presented by the national workplace law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. Attorneys Richard Cino, Katerina Mantell, David Islinger, and Jason Gavejian on Thursday, April 19, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to noon at Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, N.J.
This presentation will include such topics as medical and recreational marijuana and the impact that recreational legalization would have on employers; the new EEOC strategic plan and its impact on employers; data privacy and the new frontier of potential causes of action and class actions; the impact of social protests and other issues on the workplace; and the intersection of various “leave” laws. A question and answer session is included.
The registration fee, which includes breakfast and networking from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m., is $60 for JSAHR members; $90 for non-members; $50 for those in-transition and JSAHR guests; and $10 for students with valid ID. A $10 fee will be added for walk-ins.
Register online at jsahr.shrm.org/events or email Christine Higgins at admin@jsahr.org or call JSAHR at 732-701-7155. This program is pending 3 HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) and SHRM recertification credits. JSAHR is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits.
About Jackson Lewis, P.C. Jackson Lewis LLP is among the largest firms in the country dedicated to representing management in labor, employment and benefits law and related litigation. With over 50 offices across the country and over 800 attorneys, the firm has both a national perspective and keen understanding of the nuances of regional business environments. New Jersey offices are in Tinton Falls and Morristown. Visit www.jacksonlewis.com for more information.
Lakewood DPW Announces Extra Trash Pickup Days for Passover Cleanup
The Lakewood Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that it will be increasing pickups for two zones in anticipation of Passover trash volume.
All zones will continue to have normal trash and bulk pickup; however, Zones 1 and 2* will have an extra household only curbside trash pickup day—green cans only—to relieve congestion in those areas.
The additional trash pickup day for Zone 1 is Wednesday, March 28, beginning at 7:00 a.m. The additional trash pickup day for Zone 2 is Thursday, March 29, beginning at 7:00 a.m.
Remember to call the DPW (732-905-3405) for an appointment to have monthly bulk trash picked up. Bulk trash and recyclables can always be brought to the DPW, on the corner of New Hampshire and Cedar Bridge avenues, Monday through Friday 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The DPW is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays.
Zones Area by Street Locations
Zone 1 – Carey Street – 14th Street area
Zone 2 — Ridge Avenue, Ocean Avenue, Park Avenue
Zone 3 — New Central Avenue, Gudz Road, Miller Road
Zone 4 — Manor Drive, Erica Road, Lucy Road, Belgian Hill Road
Walk Safely — Lakewood Safety Campaign Begins with Pedestrian Safety Cards
Several Lakewood Township agencies and organizations met recently to design a safety campaign for the town that will feature Pedestrian Safety Cards in English, Yiddish, and Spanish, among other safety tips. Many injuries and fatalities happen because drivers and pedestrians simply don’t see each other.
Each organization will distribute the Pedestrian Safety Cards as part of Lakewood’s safety campaign and concern for its citizens to remind pedestrians how to safely walk during the day and at night. Some of the Pedestrian Safety Card tips include Stop! Look both ways before you go; Cross only in the crosswalk; and Don’t walk distracted (by talking on cell phones or listening to music, for example).
Pedestrians should also watch for turning vehicles; wear light colored clothing and reflective materials; and walk on the sidewalk if there is one or walk facing the traffic when there is no sidewalk.
The Lakewood agencies and organizations that developed the Pedestrian Safety Cards are Lakewood Township officials, the Lakewood Police Department, Lakewood First Aid, Lakewood Civilian Safety Watch (LCSW), Lakewood Fire Department, Lakewood Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Hatzolah, Lakewood Chaveirim, and Bikur Cholim of Lakewood.
For questions or more information, contact the Traffic & Safety Division of the Lakewood Police Department at 732-363-0200 Ext. 5385.
Jay Eriv, Owner of Grounds Keeper, Awarded Best of Houzz® 2018
Grounds Keeper, Inc., a landscape company in Matawan, N.J., that focuses on creating naturalistic outdoor living spaces, and its owner Jay Eriv have won the “Best of Houzz® 2018 award for the second year in a row in the customer service category. Customer Service honors are based on an annual survey of more than 40 million monthly users to determine top-rated professionals.
Winners are awarded a “Best of Houzz” badge to help homeowners identify popular and top-rated professionals. Eriv said, “Winning the Best of Houzz award in both 2017 and 2018 is an affirmation of our commitment to customer excellence.”
Grounds Keeper Inc., established in 1973, prides itself on creating living spaces and gardens that grow and change with each season, blending colors, sounds, fragrance and lighting that attract wildlife in naturalistic settings.
Grounds Keeper has received many awards, including Best in Show at the New Jersey Flower & Garden Show for 10 consecutive years and the People’s Choice Award, and Design Excellence Award from the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. Grounds Keeper has also received the Home Advisor Elite contractor designation and is recognized as a Master Certified Aquascape Contractor (MCAC), an honor given to less than 20 landscape contractors out of 4,000.
Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz, said, “We are so pleased to award Best of Houzz 2018 to Grounds Keeper, an incredibly talented and customer-focused professional. Each of the businesses recognized was singled out by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts for helping to turn their home improvement dreams into reality.”
The landscape designer showroom and pond shop, a retail outlet at Grounds Keeper, has supplies for ponds, plants, fish, landscape décor, and more. It will reopen mid-March or by appointment any time.
For more information call Jay Eriv at 908-930-5160 or jay@groundskeeperinc1973.com.
About Grounds Keeper Inc. Grounds Keeper, 798 Highway 34, Matawan, N.J., is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Among other services, Grounds Keeper provides on-site consultations. Unique trees, shrubs, perennials and ornamental grass, seasonal change and the attraction of wildlife are among primary design features. The garden includes sound and movement, textures and seasonal colors along with berry bearing and fragrant plants that entice birds and butterflies. Other design elements incorporate patios, pergolas, decks, outdoor kitchens, music, pools, fountains, ponds, LED outdoor lighting, garden art, stone elements and more to create an outdoor living space that is an extension of one’s home. For more information call Jay Eriv at (908) 930-5160 or email: jay@groundskeeperinc1973.com.
About Houzz: Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with what they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world empowered by technology, Houzz is considered the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. With headquarters in Palo Alto, California, Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow and Tokyo. Houzz and the Houzz logo are registered trademarks of Houzz Inc. worldwide. For more information, visit houzz.com. www.houzz.com/best-of-houzz-2017
A Few Seats Are Still Available for March 22 – Social Security and You : Get the Right Information
A few seats are still available for Part II of “Getting the Most from Your Social Security,” Thursday, March 22 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Bartlett Hall, Building 2, Room 316 at Ocean County College (OCC), 1 College Drive, Toms River. Educate yourself and get the information you need about Social Security
Richard Haas, Manchester, a registered investment advisor and retirement planner, will explain how to get the most from your Social Security, including how benefits are calculated and funded; the steps wage earners—and their spouses, survivors and divorcees—can take to maximize their Social Security benefits; the rights of widows and widowers under current Social Security regulations, and the rights of divorcees under current Social Security regulations, among other topics.
A graduate of Fordham University, Haas specialized in reporting on the economy at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism where he received an M.A. He also earned an MBA at the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies, now part of Marshall University. In 2013, Haas became a licensed investment advisor representative after 42 years in the newspaper industry, publishing and printing industries as a reporter, business editor, subscription marketer and technology specialist.
The fee for the course is $19. Register through the Continuing & Professional Education (CPE) page of the OCC website (www.ocean.edu/cpe.htm); or call 732-255-0404. Also visit the CPE office, ground floor of Building 3 (Library) at OCC, 1 College Drive, Toms River, to register.
Haas is available for interviews on Social Security or retirement-related topics. For more information, contact Richard Haas at Richard.c.haas@verizon.net or call 856-889-1808.
About Richard Haas: Haas has a financial services practice at 482 Brick Boulevard Suite 3, Brick, N.J. He is licensed by the N.J. Department of Banking & Insurance to sell life insurance, health insurance and variable annuities; and by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as an investment advisor representative. The focus of Richard’s financial services practice is on small businesses that do not offer retirement savings benefits to their employees and on workers who do not have access to employer-sponsored retirement and medical insurance benefits.
Senator Singer to Speak at Business and Economic Growth Breakfast Presented by the Lakewood Chamber
Senator Robert W. Singer, who represents New Jersey’s 30th Legislative District, will be the featured speaker at a Business and Economic Growth Breakfast, hosted by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by N.J. Natural Gas, Tuesday, March 27, 2018, from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m., at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 Route 37 West, Toms River, N.J.
Locally, Senator Singer served on the Lakewood Township Committee from 1980 to 2010, and was mayor five times during his tenure. He has been a member of the board of directors of the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council (MODC) since 2001, chairman of the Lakewood Municipal Utility Authority (1999-present), and vice chairman of the Ocean County Board of Health (1999-present).
Now in his 28th year in the New Jersey State Legislature, Senator Singer serves on the Higher Education; and Health, Human services and Senior Citizen committees. His legislative service includes being Senator since 1993, Conference Leader since 2008, co-Republican Majority Leader (2002-03), Assistant Majority Leader (1997-2001), General Assembly (1992-93 and 1986-89), and Majority Whip (1992-93).
Senator Singer was chosen by the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce as Legislator of the Year “for his successful efforts to empower small businesses and advance tax reforms that will benefit residents and entrepreneurs statewide.”
The cost for breakfast is $20.00. Pre-registration and payment are required by March 19. Register at www.mylakewoodchamber.com. For further information contact Denise 732-363-0012 or email staff@mylakewoodchamber.com.
N.J. Health Care Network to Meet March 13
The monthly meeting of NJ Health Care Network, a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services, is Tuesday, March 13, 2018, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center, 234 Chestnut Street, Union, N.J.
The NJ Health Care Network provides an opportunity to build relationships among health care professionals, market events, and promote business. Meetings take place in a different New Jersey county each month.
For more information about NJ Health Care Network, email Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, at lisa@preferredcares.com, call 732-547-9886, or visit www.njhcnet.com for the monthly location and member events.
Membership is free; however, register to take advantage of member benefits, such as posting to Health Care Network’s website all health care and marketing events, news, training information, employment listings, and access to a member directory.
Management Consultant Bill Lang Speaker at March 13 Lunch Meeting
William E. Lang, Allenwood, N.J., a management consultant, will present, “Minding Your Business: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly,” at the Lunch a Little, Learn a Lot business meeting, noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Charlie Brown’s Restaurant, 400 Route 70 West, Lakewood, N.J. The cost is $15 and includes Charlie Brown’s salad bar, a lunch entrée, a beverage, and an educational presentation. Walk-ins welcome.
Lang, will offer solutions to some age-old business problems for small-business owners, entrepreneurs, independent sales and marketers, and professionals, such as independence; and feelings of reward, frustration, anger; and being scared.
Lang’s expertise in management began with management training programs at Bethlehem Steel Shipbuilding, fast food companies, and retail management. He spent 26 years in sales, sales management, and operations and project management in the communications industry. He is also an independent insurance broker in life, long term care, and annuities.
Lang offers his services as a volunteer for Monmouth County SCORE, the Customer Supervisory Committee of First Financial Credit Union, the non-profit committee of MODC, and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, among others.
He holds a B.A. in Religion and a Master of Divinity Degree (MDiv), and is an ordained minister, having served as a pastor, associate pastor, evangelist; and church planter who works to establish a church. Lang is the founder and director of Cove Fellowship Ministries, a non-denominational ministry for which he publishes “Safe Harbor,” Sunday thoughts from the Cove. He recently published, “Midnight Musings: Thoughts from a Restless Mind.”
For more information, call Lang at 732-292-3004 or billlangservices@verizon.net. Visit www.billlangservices.com.
Eat! And Support the Strand Center for the Arts
Eat at Houlihan’s Restaurant, 491 Route 70 East, Brick, N.J., on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m., and a portion of your bill will be donated to benefit the Strand Center for the Arts, in Lakewood, N.J.
Diners must present a flyer to participate in the Strand’s “Dine to Donate” fundraiser. To download the flyer, visit https://strand.org/get-tickets/. Scroll to March 14, and copy the flyer.
The plush Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, N.J., opened in 1922. Pearl Bailey, Dionne Warwick, Milton Berle, Ronnie Spector, Taylor Swift, George Carlin, and many, many more stars have entertained the public on its stage since its grand opening.
Designed by world-renowned theater architect Thomas Lamb, The Strand is home to such organizations as the Atlantic City Ballet, Exit 82 Theater, Brick Children’s Community Theater Company, among others.
Please R.S.V.P. by March 12 to shaamocen@aol.com or karenss1@optonline.net.
About the Strand Theater The historic Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood, was designed by world-renowned theater architect Thomas Lamb in 1922 and is listed on the N.J. and National Register of Historic Places. The Strand offers year-round entertainment in plush, air-conditioned surroundings. It is a perfect venue to showcase comedians, musicals, dinner theater, stars from television and movies, and legendary musical entertainers. The reception gallery includes a catering facility for 250 people, a dance floor, and restrooms. It is ideal for theater-in-the-round, smaller events and receptions.
Communicating, Coaching, and Counseling Techniques – HR Meeting March 8
Whether communicating policies, coaching managers, or counseling employees, HR professionals need to tailor their communication methods to different types of audiences. Learn effective communication techniques at the monthly meeting of JSAHR (The Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources), open to the public, Thursday, March 8, 2018, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., at Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, N.J.
Vaughan Reale, the president and CEO of VMR Performance Management, a company that offers sales and performance management training to employers, will present theories, models, and tools HR professionals can use for effective communication.
The registration fee, including a full buffet breakfast, is $30.00 for JSAHR members; $40.00 for nonmembers; $25.00 for guests and those in-transition, and $10.00 for full-time students. Sponsorship for this meeting is still available.
Register online at jsahr.shrm.org/events or email admin@jsahr.org or call Christine Higgins, JSAHR chapter administrator, at 732-701-7155.
JSAHR, a SHRM affiliated chapter, is a Platinum Excel award winner of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management.) HUB International Insurance Agency, Lakewood, N.J., is the March meeting sponsor. This program is pending one (1) SHRM and one (1) HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) recertification credit. www.hrci.org
About Vaughan Reale: Vaughan Reale is the president and CEO of VMR Performance Management, which offers sales and performance management training to employers of any business size. He is a Fred Pryor Certified Seminar Trainer, specializing in effective team building techniques and communication skills for managers. Reale has founded three Toastmaster’s Clubs and has taught the Dale Carnegie Human Relations course several times, receiving the Peer Award for Highest Achievement. He has trained more than 1,000 insurance professionals and has successfully managed high performing multi-functional teams for more than 25 years.
Reale is also a CEBS and a CLU with multiple Life, Health, and Property and Casualty licenses. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business and has served as Mayor of Margate, N.J. for four years. He is a member of SHRM, NAHU, and ISCEBS and is a frequent speaker on health care with many published articles and essays.