What Constitutes a Wage and Hour Dispute?
Issues surrounding compensation and hours are commonplace in many workplaces. Whether you are an employer striving to meet legal requirements or an employee advocating for fair treatment, wage and hour disputes can lead to serious conflicts and the need for legal intervention. Wage and hour disputes pertain to issues with compensation and working hours. Common examples […]
» Read More...May 2, 2024
What Is the Corporate Transparency Act of 2024?
As of January 1, 2024, a new reporting requirement affecting millions of small businesses went into effect. Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), small businesses, including limited liability companies (LLC), are required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Non-compliance can result in […]
» Read More...February 17, 2024
Law Signed to Protect Temporary Workers in New Jersey
Governor Phil Murphy recently enacted a law to protect temporary workers in the Garden State. The Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights expands the rights and protections of many temporary laborers. It allows for greater oversight of temporary help service firms and third-party clients by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) and […]
» Read More...August 14, 2023
What Are Some Tips For Negotiating My Employment Contract?
When it comes to negotiating your employment contract, it is essential to be prepared, informed, and patient. This is a process that requires time and attention to detail. Here are some valuable tips and strategies for those entering into negotiations. Understand Your Goals, and Prepare for Questions and Concerns Before starting the negotiation process, you […]
» Read More...May 8, 2023
What Should I Do if My Employer Is Not Paying Me Overtime?
You have likely heard stories of people working late nights and long hours without receiving any extra pay for overtime. While this practice may exist in some workplaces, it is illegal in most countries, and employers who do not pay for overtime can face fines or other penalties. Overtime typically applies when an employee works […]
» Read More...March 9, 2023
Do Employers Have to Provide Severance Pay?
Severance pay is pay or benefits paid to an employee after being fired, laid off, or discharged. In most cases, employers do not have to pay an employee severance pay when they have been fired or discharged. New Jersey does not require employers to provide severance pay to employees, however, there are a few exceptions. […]
» Read More...June 16, 2022
Is My Employer Legally Allowed to Dock My Pay?
All employees who receive a paycheck know that there are a range of deductions that are taken out of their paycheck, from federal and state taxes and social security contributions, to deductions that are requested by the employee, such as insurance premiums, pension contributions, and IRA plans. Another type of paycheck deduction can occur if […]
» Read More...March 30, 2022
Unpaid Overtime and Penalties Cost NJ Company Over $711,000
A federal court ordered an electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning company and its co-managers to pay over $711,000 to 89 workers who were denied overtime wages. In addition to unpaid wages, FTR Electrical Mechanical Contractors, Inc., based in Union, New Jersey, was charged with over $16,000 in civil money penalties and interest for willful […]
» Read More...February 9, 2022
Older New Jersey Workers Gain More Protection Under New State Law
Last week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law further protections for older workers against age discrimination by amending the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). The amendment, which was signed by the governor on October 5, changed the NJLAD in the following ways: Deleted a provision that allowed employers to not hire or […]
» Read More...October 12, 2021
Why Do Workers with Disabilities Still Experience Wage Discrimination?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), only 19.1 percent of disabled adults have jobs. Many disabled workers only earn substandard wages in the range of $2.15 an hour. Surprisingly, it is federal law that creates a loophole, making low pay possible and legal. Poverty is a real and pressing issue for the disabled […]
» Read More...November 11, 2020
