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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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Depending on your job, working from home may not qualify as a reasonable accommodation.
Credeur v. State of Louisiana, 2017 U.S. App LEXIS 11269 (5th Cir., Jun. 23, 2017) The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit recently upheld a...
Contact an attorney if your employer tells you it does not have to offer you light duty, chances are they are wrong.
This post comes from my very own filing cabinets and is a look at legal rights for pregnant employees, it involves an employer’s policy to...
Be your own advocate in the workplace.
I was at a seminar that focused on the empowerment of women. The event was hosted by SJ Magazine and is a three part series....
Were You Fired For Engaging In Concerted Activity?
MCPc Inc. v. NLRB, 2016 U.S. App. LEXIS 2457 (3d Cir. Feb. 12, 2016) This week the Third Circuit Court of Appeals clearly defined “concerted...
Have you been terminated because you refused to get a mandatory flu vaccine?
It has recently become a common practice for medical providers to implement a mandatory flu vaccine policy for its employees. Employees who refuse to obtain...
$7,765,778.00 Jury Verdict Awarded to Whistleblower
Lisa Easley v. The New Jersey Department of Corrections. Ms. Easley was a former corrections officer for the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) who for...
Do I have to sign an arbitration agreement?
No, your employer cannot force you to sign an employee arbitration agreement. An arbitration agreement is a contract and will only be enforced against you...
Can I get unemployment if I quit my job due to domestic violence?
YES. Employees who are terminated or quit their jobs due to being victims of domestic violence are entitled to unemployment benefits. If you are a victim...
Does New Jersey Have Whistleblower Protection Laws?
You have the right to complain about your employer’s or a co-worker’s unlawful conduct. When an employee makes such a complaint they are regarded as a...
How do I request a medical leave of absence under the FMLA?
GENERALLY Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) eligible employees are entitled to a 12-week, job protected medical leave. In order to qualify for FMLA...
Do I Have a Case For a Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyer?
There are several protections afforded pregnant employees in New Jersey. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”) makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against...
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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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