New Jersey, like other states, has a minimum wage. But it also recognizes that tipped employees are different from other employees. Wait staff and other restaurant workers who receive tips are governed by different rules …
Discrimination Still Happens
No principle is more important in the United States than equality. Nevertheless, New Jersey workplaces are still riddled with discrimination. Only a few months ago, the news reported that New Jersey Transit, for example, has …
Should You Have an Attorney Review Your Employment Contract?
Yes. A solid employment contract should protect you. However, far too many employees simply glance at their employment contract and miss obvious red flags. Below, we will highlight some of the issues you should pay …
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When is Termination Illegal?
In New York and New Jersey, employees are “at will.” This means that an employer can let an employee go at any time and for almost any reason. But there are important exceptions to the …
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Mothers and fathers often find that they need time away from work after the arrival of a newborn. For decades, parents in the United States had no legal rights to take leave, but things have …
Brett Kavanaugh Case Study
Supreme Court appointments are often contentious, and the recent appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the nation’s highest court was no exception. In October 2018, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard dramatic testimony from a woman who …