As an employee, there's a good chance you receive benefits from your employer. These can include but are not limited to health insurance, group life insurance, group disability insurance and access to a retirement account.While you expect your employer to pay benefits...
Employee Rights
Is your employer holding back a bonus?
As an employee, you can receive many types of compensation from your employer. In addition to your salary, you may be in line to receive bonuses every now and again (or scheduled at certain times of the year).If your employer is holding back a bonus, it's critical to...
Did your employer ask you to resign?
There are many circumstances that can result in your employer asking you to resign. For example, if you aren't seeing eye to eye with management, the company may ask you for your resignation as opposed to terminating your employment.If you find yourself in this...
What you need to file a wage and hour complaint
If you have a wage and hour complaint, don't hesitate to discuss your concerns with your supervisor, company owner and/or human resources department. This doesn't always result in a fast and efficient resolution to the problem, but it's the first step in better...
Can your employer stop you from leaving for a competitor?
There may come a point when you're ready to leave your current job for a new opportunity. While it's a big decision, once you're sure it's the right one, you begin to move forward full steam ahead.But then you hit a snag: Your current employer threatens you because...
New Jersey sees new labor laws now and later in 2020
There was a time in America when workers had very few rights or expectations of their treatment. Until labor activists pressed governments in Trenton and Washington to offer adequate protections to the workers who carry the state and the nation, people in New Jersey...
How does the Employment Retirement Income Security Act work?
The Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) went into effect in the United States in 1974. It aims to protect workers' rights to their employer-sponsored benefits including group health care and pension plans.ERISA makes it so employers are required to...
How to take bathroom breaks at work
Even if you're working a short shift, there's a good chance you'll need to take at least one bathroom break throughout your day. While this sounds innocent enough, there's a chance that your company is closely monitoring the number of breaks you take, as well as how...
The Family and Medical Leave Act: A denial could happen
There may come a point in your life when you need to take time away from work to manage your health or assist a family member who is dealing with a serious medical concern.If you're eligible for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), it's a good idea to...
Is every worker in New Jersey entitled to minimum wage?
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...