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What Damages Can I Recover if My Employer Has Not Paid Me Overtime?

Federal and state laws require employers to pay overtime to eligible employees who work for more than 40 hours a week. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New Jersey Wage and Hour Law, employers in New Jersey are required to pay eligible employees 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for time worked in…
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Who is a “Similarly Situated Employee?”

Employment discrimination occurs when an employee or a job applicant is treated unequally or unfairly because of their protected characteristics. Employment discrimination is illegal in...
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Can Social Media Affect My Employment Law Claim?

Today, most people use social media. According to the Pew Research Center, about seven in ten Americans use social media for various reasons. If you...
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Why Should You Work With an Adoption Attorney?

Every year, more than 100,000 children are adopted in the U.S. across all types of adoptions. It is estimated that approximately five million Americans alive...
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Wrongful Termination in New Jersey

Unless contractual obligations exist, employees in New Jersey are considered “at-will.” An employer can fire an at-will employee at any time for any reason or...
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Types of Adoption in New Jersey

Adoption is the legal process in which individuals or couples take on the responsibility of raising a child when the child is unable to remain...
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A Guide to the PUMP Act

In December 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 was signed into law. This Act includes several provisions that affect employers and employees, including the Providing...
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Common Divorce Mistakes to Avoid During a New Jersey Divorce

If you are going through a divorce in New Jersey, it is vital that you understand the things you should do and those you should...
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Reasons an Employer Can and Cannot Fire You in New Jersey

Like many other states, New Jersey is an at-will employment state. In such a state, an employer can fire an employee for any reason. However,...
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How to Prepare for a New Jersey Divorce (Part 2)

If you are about to go through a New Jersey divorce, it is vital that you take the necessary steps to prepare. Preparing adequately for...
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Understanding When Severance Pay Could Be a Cover-Up

Sometimes, employers need to reduce the number of employees in a company. An employer may need to terminate an employee’s employment for reasons unrelated to...
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How to Prepare for a New Jersey Divorce (Part 1)

If you are about to get a New Jersey divorce, there are several things you want to do to prepare. While divorce can be complex,...
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Steps in a New Jersey Divorce

If you are about to file a divorce complaint, it is crucial that you understand what to expect during the divorce process. Indeed, each case...
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What Damages Can I Recover if My Employer Has Not Paid 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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Alternative Dispute Resolution in a New Jersey Divorce Case

When people think about divorce, many think about a trial. A trial entails spouses going to court, each spouse presenting ...
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The New Jersey Domestic Workers Bill of Rights

Domestic workers play a crucial role in society. These workers support communities and households by providing a range of essential ...
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How Long Does a New Jersey Divorce Take?

One of the common questions we get as family law attorneys from divorcing couples is how long it takes to ...
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Requesting Reasonable Accommodation in New Jersey

Many people suffer from disabilities that make it challenging for them to go about their daily activities. Fortunately, in New ...
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New Jersey Child Custody Laws (Part 2)

In the first installment of our two-part series on New Jersey Child Custody Laws, we discussed the different types of ...
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