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The minimum wage in New Jersey has been $10 per hour since July 1, 2019. If you're not making that, then you may be under the impression that your employer is violating some types of wage and hours laws. That's not necessarily the case though.While the large majority...
You believe that you experienced sexual harassment at work. You're interested in your legal options as a result.One thing to remember is that you must show two key things in a case like this to give yourself a chance to demonstrate that you were harassed. They are:...
New Jersey, much like other states in the country, upholds an employment-at-will doctrine. This means that employees have a right to quit their job for any reason and at any point in time. It works the other way around too. Employers in at-will states can terminate an...
There are two primary types of workers here in New Jersey and elsewhere in the country: contractors and employees. Both hourly and contract workers have different options available that they can pursue if they don't get paid.EmployeesCompanies that employ hourly...
If you suspect workplace discrimination, the first thing you'll do is take a step back to ensure that you're not seeing things. You want to be 100 percent certain that your first inclination is correct.From there, it's critical that you take steps to protect your...
A woman who worked as a regional director for Starbucks has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the coffee giant in U.S. District Court here in New Jersey. She is accusing the company of discriminating against her and violating her civil rights because she's...
It doesn't matter if you saw your termination coming or were caught off guard, losing your job is a big deal on many fronts. Not only can it affect your career development, but it will also impact your finances until you're able to secure a new position.Rather than...
Many expenses come with raising children as they age. Parents may have to pay for their cell phones, extracurricular activities, car, insurance and save up for college. It can be of great relief to you to have your child pay for some of their expenses, even if you're...
Many workers in Burlington and elsewhere throughout the state of New Jersey may assume that their employer is required to provide them with a lunch or dinner break or simply a period of rest after working a set amount of hours. New Jersey law doesn't require business...
Finding a job is frustrating and stressful on many levels. With so much happening at the same time, the last thing you want to worry about is a hiring company violating the law.As a job applicant in New Jersey, you have a variety of legal rights. For example, it's...
