In Puglia v. Elk Pipeline, Inc., 226 N.J. 258 (2016), the New Jersey Supreme Court held that an employee’s whistleblower claim filed under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act, N.J.S.A. 34:19-1 to -14 (“CEPA”), was not …
Legal Implications Of The Gig Economy
Many of us are familiar with and have even utilized the so-called “Gig Economy”. The term is commonly defined as “a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed …
NJ Appellate Division Revives Transgender Arrestee’s Public Accommodation Claim Under The NJLAD
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 to -49 (the “NJLAD”) prohibits discrimination in places of public accommodation. N.J.S.A. 10:5-12(f). “A place of public accommodation” is defined very broadly under the NJLAD to include …
Why Does It Matter If I Am Driving as a Contractor or as an Employee?
Knowing whether you are an independent contractor or an employee in New Jersey is an important distinction, and one that can have a large effect on the benefits to which you are entitled. Here is …
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Three Things the Company You Drive for Cannot Require Of You as an Independent Contractor
If you are a driver for a company and are classified as an independent contractor, you are likely missing out on certain employment benefits. However, if you are an independent contractor, there are certain things …
How Long is Too Long to Stay at Minimum Wage?
Minimum wage is the first wage most people earn. It is the lowest wage allowed by federal and state law. In some states, the minimum wage is the same as the current federal minimum wage …
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