There are many conflicting interests between the employer and employee, and often the employee might be subjected to discrimination. From minimum wage and overtime pay to discrimination and harassment, employment law covers a wide range of topics that are crucial to the workplace. In order to... Continue Reading
A car accident produces enough complexity that the ramifications of the accident can last for months, even years. Add in the mix when accidents happen in work vehicles, and the injured driver or passenger is the employee, and things go to a completely different level altogether. What Happens If... Continue Reading
In general, New Jersey state provides employees with some of the best protection available in the 50 states by comparison. That includes protection associated with earned sick leave, family leave, and temporary disability. Employment attorneys in NJ are regularly asked how these labor rules apply... Continue Reading
An employment contract is a legal agreement between an employer and an employee that outlines the terms and conditions of the employment relationship, including the employee's duties, compensation, benefits, termination, non-compete clauses, and confidentiality agreements. An employment lawyer... Continue Reading
The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (CA) is designed to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive business practices. Here are eight key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that a business engaged in an unfair or deceptive practice, such as false... Continue Reading
The New Jersey Civil Rights Act is designed to protect individuals from discrimination and violations of their civil rights by public entities. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that a public entity violated your civil rights, such as... Continue Reading
42 U.S.C. § 1983 is a federal law that allows individuals to bring claims against state and local officials for violations of their constitutional rights. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that state or local official violated your... Continue Reading
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal law that protects employees over the age of 40 from discrimination based on their age. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that you were treated less favorably than a younger... Continue Reading
The Older Workers Benefits Protection Act (OWBPA) is a federal law that protects employees over the age of 40 from discrimination in the provision of employee benefits. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that your employer provided you... Continue Reading
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is a federal law that sets workplace safety and health standards for employees. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law: You must show that your employer violated OSHA, such as by not providing a safe work... Continue Reading
