By Chris EmrichThe New Jersey workers' compensation system recognizes two different types of workplace injuries: those caused by single traumatic accidents and those resulting from occupational exposure over a longer period of time.Traumatic accidents are often easier...
Month: May 2019
Can you be fired for using medical marijuana in New Jersey?
Medical marijuana is legal in the majority of states, including New Jersey. In fact, the New Jersey Senate recently voted overwhelmingly to expand the state's medical marijuana program. Amendments are still being added to the bill, so it hasn't made it to the...
Sexual harassment can lead to a hostile work environment
Sexual harassment is a serious issue that should never be taken lightly by you, the victim, or your employer. You have a right to work in a safe environment, free from any type of harassment and this includes sexual harassment. There's no reason you should be...
How to negotiate severance when facing termination
Your worst nightmare is coming true: You're losing your job in the near future. While it's never a good thing to hear that you're being terminated, it's also not the end of the world. There are several steps you can take to remain stable during this difficult time of...
Ask these questions during your exit interview
While not always the case, most companies will conduct an exit interview before an employee moves on. This is designed to give both parties the opportunity to ask questions and ensure that they're clear on what happens next.It's not always easy to partake in an exit...
Explaining the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
In 1974, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was enacted by the United States government. This piece of legislation offers guidelines and requirements that employers, insurance companies and employees can follow when it comes to administering employee...
Is it workplace harassment if it’s outside the office?
As the weather gets warmer and summer approaches, many companies start to have summer company picnics and host other activities outside of work. These can be a nice way to get employees to interact outside of the office and create stronger team bonds.However, just...
How common is sexual harassment at work?
People might think that in this day and age, sexual harassment at work has decreased. Unfortunately, this is not the case. In fact, a significant portion of the working population has reported being sexually harassed. Both men and women face unwanted actions while at...
What is the New Jersey pay day requirement?
As an employee in the state of New Jersey (or anywhere else in the country), you expect to receive payment in full and on time.Unfortunately, there are times when employers neglect to live up to their end of the agreement. There are situations when this is an honest...
Putting a value to your wrongful termination claim
Being wrongfully terminated from your job can cause you a lot of stress and worry. You won't be receiving regular paychecks, and you might have trouble finding a new job in the immediate future. But, if you were wrongfully terminated, you can work with an attorney to...