Telecommuting is a popular option that has gone mainstream due to the recent coronavirus pandemic. Many companies are happy to hire remote workers because they gain access to a larger pool of talented applicants. Fortunately, …
The New Jersey WARN Act
New Jersey’s employers must provide notice to their employees when they are about to make a mass layoff. Both the federal WARN Act and the New Jersey WARN Act are the sources of these obligations. …
Illegal Withholdings from Pay in New Jersey
Having worked hard for their money, many employees are surprised to see deductions being made from their paycheck. While deductions for Social Security are legitimate, many employers try to shift the cost of doing business …
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What You Need to Know about New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law
New Jersey is one of the leaders in the nation requiring employers to offer sick time. As we have seen with the recent coronavirus pandemic, sick time is critical to the security of our communities …
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Unemployed Worker Discrimination in New Jersey
Unemployed workers face many challenges trying to obtain employment. According to one study, it is harder to find a job the longer one has been unemployed. In fact, the rate of finding a job declines …
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Healthcare Worker Rights in New Jersey
Our state’s health care workers provide vital services to the community. They should receive fair treatment from their employers. However, hospitals and other employers in the medical sector will often infringe on their employees’ rights. …