In many cases, individuals who are terminated or laid off are offered severance packages to ease the burden of the job loss. These packages typically provide the individual with a continuing paycheck and benefits for …
Religious Freedom and Job Requirements
We live in a multicultural society. Especially in New Jersey and New York, two of the most densely-populated and culturally diverse areas of the United States, issues related to religious and cultural expression crop up …
New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act
In 1963, the New Jersey legislature passed the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 to -56.46. (the “PWA”). The express stated public policy of the PWA is: to establish a prevailing wage level for …
New Jersey Appellate Division Affirms Dismissal of Claims for Emotional Injuries Under FELA
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act, 45 U.S.C. §§ 51 to 60 (“FELA”), generally confers liability upon railroad common carriers “to any person suffering injury while he is employed by such carrier … for such injury …
What to do if You Witness Harassment in Your Office
Workplace harassment can happen to anybody, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. Workplace harassment can be mild, consisting of teasing and ongoing banter, or severe to the point that it permanently hinders or …
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Determining if You’re Being Paid Fair Wages
It can be difficult to determine if you are being paid a fair wage. Whether your wage is legal depends on whether it is at, above, or below the state minimum wage. If it is …
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