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Six mistakes to avoid when selling your home
Selling your home can be a challenging and emotional experience. Depending on how long you’ve lived in the house, you could have a deep and personal connection to the property. It is essential to approach selling your house from a business perspective. This will help...
Can noncompete agreements be enforced?
As a business owner, you need to protect your business’ strength and profitability as much as possible. Depending on what type of business you own, you may consider having noncompete agreements for your employees as part of that. If you are a high-tech New Jersey...
How employers can navigate illegal interview questions
Job interviews can be an important way of testing a candidate’s eligibility. That’s because the way job seekers perform in the interview can determine if they have the skills, characteristics and experience necessary for the position they’re going after. To do this,...
New Jersey limits power of nondisclosure agreements
In March 2019, New Jersey rejected nondisclosure agreements that stop people from discussing their harassment, discrimination or retaliation claims. A strong move in favor of employees, many saw it in the light of the #MeToo movement that so much discussed during the...
New Jersey bank found to retaliate for complaint
A New Jersey jury said a bank must pay nearly $1 million for retaliating against an employee after she complained to management about illegal gender discrimination. This past summer, New Jersey’s appellate court agreed. The case shows some of what it takes to prove...
New Jersey gives sharp teeth to Prevailing Wage Act
This summer, contractors with business in New Jersey scrambled to figure out what the state’s new employment statutes would mean for their projects. The changes give sweeping new powers to the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development in dealing with suspected...
How are employees and independent contractors different?
When a company hires a person to work for them, they can either bring them in as a full-time employee or an independent contractor. The pay that each type of worker earns and the tasks they perform may be similar, but there are significant differences, too. The...
Keep an eye out for construction defects this winter
Winter can be a frightening time for new homeowners in New Jersey. Temperatures can quickly drop and it doesn’t take long before residents have to deal with snow and ice storms. Because of this, it’s one of the most common seasons to find defects scattered throughout...
An employee guide to reporting sexual harassment
People have certain legal rights in the workplace. One of the most prominent is the right to be free of harassment and discrimination. While the #MeToo movement has inspired countless employees to come forward about their mistreatment at work, many still wonder how...
How to prevent potential partnership disputes
Entering into a business partnership is an exciting time, but there is a great deal at stake. “What ifs” abound. What if something goes wrong? What if you cannot agree? Are there ways to limit the likelihood of a potentially devastating dispute between you and your...
