Category: Employment Law

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 the important information a new …

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 take action. For example, some allege that they did not receive overtime pay that they …

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 involving discrimination.  If you run a large company or a relatively modest business, it …

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 retail and recreational establishments, among other jobs. To help ensure you comply …

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 small businesses with employees in New Jersey require some insurance for workers. Before …

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 ways that a company may help to safeguard their proprietary information is through the use …

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 sick …

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 effect when the layoff or closing will affect at least 50 individuals who work at a …

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, employers need to make sure their employment screening practices comply with federal and …

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 winter before. It may take the new law’s first anniversary to begin usefully …