Operating a work environment that harbors a welcoming attitude is not always easy. Some workers may toe the line between joking around and causing serious issues in the workplace for other employees who may take offense to certain actions. New Jersey employers have a...
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Employers: Make information about reasonable accommodations clear
It is not unusual for employers to feel uncertain about how to handle certain situations. However, most in New Jersey understand that they need to follow the law when it comes to preventing discrimination and providing reasonable accommodations for disabled employees....
An employment contract can provide useful info and protection
Running a business takes a lot of work, and each minute of the workday is often filled with important matters. As a result, it can be difficult to take the time to explain every detail of a job to a new employee. Fortunately, an employment contract can include much of...
Resolving a dispute regarding overtime pay
When it comes to disagreements and legal challenges regarding employment matters, there are many reasons why employees and employers become involved in a dispute. Sexual harassment and discrimination are common, but there are many other reasons why employees decide to...
Handling false allegations of discrimination
For a business owner, there are many challenges that surface, from financial worries to issues involving business partners and clients. However, employment law matters are especially tricky and our law office knows that many companies are hit hard by false allegations...
What should you know about employing minors?
As a business owner, you likely know that various laws exist regarding the employment of workers. For some groups, however, additional laws exist that you must adhere to or risk potential legal consequences. One such group is teenagers, who often provide labor at...
Does my small business need employment insurance?
As a small business owner, you may already have insurance to protect your company from unexpected problems like property damage or losses from day-to-day operations. However, if your business grows and you need to hire employees, your insurance needs will change. All...
Using NDAs for employees
Businesses in any industry or of any size deserve to protect their confidential data from the hands of competitors. This information may include intellectual property, trade secrets, financial forecasts or results, sales and marketing strategies and more. One of the...
What is earned sick leave?
If you are a worker in New Jersey, then it is smart to make sure you understand the employment laws in the state. Every state is different, so you may find out something that you had no idea about because it is unique to the state. One such law in this state is earned...
New Jersey significantly modifies the WARN Act
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers who employ 100 or more workers to provide a 60-day written notice of impending mass layoffs and plant closings. Per WARN, this requirement goes into...