The First Amendment protects freedom of expression from governmental interference. However, the Constitution does not protect individuals from retaliation from private individuals, including private employers. New Jersey workers need to look beyond the Constitution if...
New Jersey Employee Rights During Mergers & Acquisitions
The business landscape never stays static for long. Not only do new companies form every month, but existing companies often merge or acquire other ones. Employees might find that they work for a new company...
Is It Legal for New Jersey Employers to Pay “Under the Table”?
When an employer pays “under the table,” it uses cash to pay wages. It is not illegal to pay wages in cash, but employers may use this tactic to avoid having to record the payment...
Difference Between a DCR Complaint vs. a Superior Court Filing in New Jersey
New Jersey’s employment discrimination law protects employees from being discriminated against on the basis of certain protected characteristics. Discrimination takes many forms and is, unfortunately, widespread in our state. If you believe you have suffered...
What New Jersey Workers Need to Know about CEPA
The New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) provides critical protections to employees who want to blow the whistle on illegal employer conduct. The fact is that New Jersey relies on conscientious employees to protect...
Working from Home in New Jersey
Telecommuting is a popular option that has gone mainstream due to the recent coronavirus pandemic. Many companies are happy to hire remote workers because they gain access to a larger pool of talented applicants. Fortunately,...