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...
Employee Rights
What rights do child workers have in New Jersey?
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...
Can your employer change your employment contract?
When you decide to become part of a new company, there's a good chance you'll be presented with an employment contract. And if you're not, it's something you should discuss with your employer, as a comprehensive contract can help protect both parties.At some point...
What to do about unpaid overtime
There may come a point when you request to work overtime, such as if you need to catch up on past assignments. Just the same, there are situations in which your employer may ask you to work overtime, such as if they're short-staffed. While there's nothing wrong with...
Paid vacation and your legal rights as an employee
When you agree to become an employee of a new company, it's critical to sign an employment contract that outlines the terms and conditions of your arrangement. Furthermore, an employee handbook will help you understand your company's stance on a variety of subjects,...
What does your company’s severance policy look like?
Before you sign an employment contract, pay close attention to any language associated with severance pay. This may not be something you're concerned about now, but it could come into play in the future.While no two severance policies are identical, here are four...
Things to review in your employee handbook
When you join a new company, you're likely to receive an employee handbook. This provides a variety of information, all of which could pertain to you now or at some point in the future.While it's important to review your employee handbook from beginning to end, here...
How many bathroom breaks are you allowed to take?
As an employee, you have a variety of legal rights. For example, you're permitted to take bathroom breaks throughout the day. However, it's important to do so within reason.Most companies don't have restrictions in regards to how many bathroom breaks you can take. As...
Working off the clock is illegal: Don’t give in
Working off the clock is exactly what it sounds like. This is work that isn't compensated and is not counted toward your hours for overtime purposes. Even if you're okay with the idea of working off the clock every now and again, you shouldn't agree to it. Any time...
The Family and Medical Leave Act: Requesting a leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is designed to protect an employee who needs to take a leave of absence to bond with a new child, receive treatment for a personal illness or care for an injured or sick family member. Once you realize that you qualify for FMLA,...