Times have never been tougher for many workers across the country. Years of neglect or outright hostility from legislators and lobbyists have left employees vulnerable to companies that only care about the bottom line.
What to do if your employer cuts your pay
As an employee, you come to rely on your salary to pay your bills. However, if you receive notice of a pay cut, your entire world can be turned upside down.
Employee misclassification and the benefits you're missing
As an employee, you're in line to receive a variety of benefits. However, should your employer misclassify you as an independent contractor, you'll miss out on many benefits, along with other privileges.
Does New Jersey law prohibit retaliation for whistleblowing?
Everyone hopes to find a rewarding career and a place where they can work and feel pride in what they do. There are instances in which workers find themselves in a dilemma, though. One such instance is if an employee finds out that some type of impropriety is going on at their place of employment. It can take a lot of courage for workers to step up and report the activities.
New Jersey medical marijuana patients gain new job rights
Medical marijuana has been problematic for a lot of employers both in New Jersey and in other states. Many employers have been forced to reconsider their strong anti-drug policies that prohibited employees from using marijuana (among other illicit drugs) even while they were off the clock.
Steps to request Family and Medical Leave Act leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is designed to provide certain employees with unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons. While many people never consider taking FMLA leave, it's something that others heavily rely upon.
Points of consideration before blowing the whistle
There could come a point as an employee when you witness some form of serious wrongdoing at your company. For example, the company owner may request that you forge documents or take other illegal steps as a means of obtaining a financial gain.
Don’t let your employer misclassify you as a contractor
It doesn't matter if you're going through the interview process or already established as an employee, you must pay close attention to how your employer classifies you.
A failure to pay benefits could sneak up on you
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.
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).
