Thomas J. Reilly
Associate
Morristown, NJ
973.889.4283
tjreilly@pbnlaw.com
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Tom Reilly is an associate of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. and a member of the firm's Litigation Practice Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of employment and labor counseling and litigaton and education law.
Prior to joining Porzio, Tom served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Jaynee LaVecchia in the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
Prior Relevant Industry and Governmental Experience
- The Honorable Jaynee LaVecchia, Supreme Court of New Jersey, Morristown, NJ, Law Clerk.
- The Honorable Joseph Paone, Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, New Brunswick, NJ, Intern.
Publications
- "Federal And State Governments Expand Vaccine And Testing Mandates For Employees," Porzio Employment Law Monthly, September 2021.
- "Giallombardo v. Kyriak: A Clarification Of The Punitive Damages Standard," In "Case" You Missed It: Porzio's Mediation & Arbitration Quarterly Newsletter, September 2021.
- "What Employers Need To Know About Mandatory Vaccine Policies And What To Do With Employees Who Refuse To Be Vaccinated," Porzio Employment Law Monthly, May 2021.
- "DOL Releases New Back-to-School FFCRA Guidance," Porzio COVID-19 Resources, September 11, 2020.
- "Old Rules, "New Normal"," Porzio COVID-19 Resources, May 12, 2020.
- "Leave Entitlements Arising from COVID-19," Porzio COVID-19 Resources, March 20, 2020.
- "Appellate Division Confirms that "Magic Words" Are Not Necessary For Law Against Discrimination Claims," Porzio Employment Law Monthly, November 2019.
- "Why New Jersey's Reverse Age Discrimination Standard Creates Difficulties for Both Employers and Employees," New Jersey Lawer Magazine, October 2019.
- "New Jersey Employers May Not Inquire About Salary History," Porzio Employment Law Monthly, August 2019.
- "Having a Policy is Good Policy," Porzio Employment Law Monthly, September 2018.
Speaking Engagements
- "Examining the Importance of Leave Laws in the Final Months of FFCRA and Beyond," Porzio Employment Law Forum, October 27, 2020.
- "The Old School and the New - Considerations for School Re-Opening," Porzio Webinar, July 7, 2020.
- "Ethical Issues Attorneys Face in Representing Cannabis Businesses," NBI's Marijuana Business Law in NJ, Newark, NJ, December 4, 2019; Princeton, NJ, December 5, 2019.
- "Roundtable Discussion: The Opioid Crisis and Its Impact on the Workplace," Porzio Employment Law Forum, October 2019.
Opinions, Decisions and Cases
- In re Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive Nos. 2020-5 and 2020-6, __ N.J. __, 085017 (June 7, 2021).
- Matter of Ridgefield Park Bd. of Educ., 244 N.J. 1, (2020)
- State v. Ruthnaswamy, No. A-000219-19 (App. Div. Dec. 2, 2019)
Litigation