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How Cohabitation Affects Alimony in New Jersey
By Arykah Trabosh
Alimony is a critical part of divorce proceedings. Alimony helps bridge the financial gap between ex-spouses. It is designed to support an ex-spouse financially until they become self-supporting. However, in New Jersey, after the court orders alimony and a significant change in circumstances occurs, the order can be modified. One of the situations that can…
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Marijuana and the Workplace
New Jersey’s Adult-Use Marijuana Law and Your Rights in the Workplace In February 2021, the Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, signed the Cannabis Regulatory,...
Mental Health and the Workplace
Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: What are Your Legal Rights? According to the (NIMH), for every five Americans, one has a mental health illness....
What Constitutes Workplace Sexual Harassment?
Top Myths About Workplace Sexual Harassment Debunked Despite growing efforts to educate everyone on workplace sexual harassment, many myths persist. Unfortunately, myths about sexual harassment...
Emotional Distress Damages in Employment Discrimination Cases
In the U.S., any form of employment discrimination is prohibited. If an employee suffers employee discrimination, they can recover damages. The most obvious form of...
Are Employees Entitled to a Bonus?
Usually, the agreement between the employer and employee is that the employee works for the employer, and the employer compensates the employee. There are different...
Discrimination During an Interview
What Questions Can an Employer NOT Ask About Disability When Hiring? Did a prospective employer discriminate against you during an interview? The law protects job...
Flirting vs. Sexual Harassment
The difference between sexual harassment and flirting is not as clear as many people think. You might be thinking that your co-worker is flirting with...
Microsoft to Review Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policies
On 13th January 2022, the Microsoft Board of Directors said that it would review the company's policies on sexual harassment and gender discrimination. The Board...
Does Your Employer Unlawfully Garnish Wages?
Did Your Employer Deduct Your Pay Because of a Shortage in the Cash Register? Sometimes, mistakes happen at work, resulting in financial losses. Some mistakes...
What is a Whistleblower?
The Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) As a New Jersey employee, you have the right to be a whistleblower. That is, reporting your employer or...
You Need to Report Workplace Harassment
Five Reasons Employees Do Not Report Workplace Harassment According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) website, more than 20,000 people filed harassment allegations,...
Retaliation for complaining about sexual harassment
Both state and federal laws make workplace sexual harassment unlawful. Further, an employer is prohibited from retaliating agaisnt you for complaining about sexual harassment. When...
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How Cohabitation Affects Alimony in New Jersey
Alimony is a critical part of divorce proceedings. Alimony helps bridge the financial gap between ex-spouses. It is designed to ...
Read More New DOL Guidance on Worker Classification
In New Jersey, workers are categorized as employees or independent contractors. Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor (IC) deprives ...
Read More Can I Appeal a New Jersey Divorce Judgment?
Usually, when a judge makes a divorce ruling, the decision is final. However, you can appeal the decision if you ...
Read More What to Do if You are Fired for Being “Too Old”
Imagine being a committed employee who is never late for work and who others can depend on and then losing ...
Read More What Expenses Does New Jersey Child Support Cover?
In New Jersey, parents are obligated to support their children emotionally and financially even if they do not live together, ...
Read More What Damages Can I Recover if My Employer Didn’t Pay Me Overtime?
Federal and state laws require employers to pay overtime to eligible employees who work for more than 40 hours a ...
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