NJ Employment & Family Law Blog
Keep up to date on NJ Employment & Family Law with Arykah Trabosh's legal blog. Topics include contracts, discrimination, leave of absence, retaliation, unemployment, divorce, and custody.
What Damages Can I Recover if My Employer Has Not Paid Me Overtime?
By Arykah Trabosh
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…
Read More 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 evidence and arguments to support...
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 services. Domestic workers include, among...
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 get a divorce. The divorce...
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 Jersey and across the United...
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 child custody in New Jersey,...
Best Practices for Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers play a crucial role in promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical behavior in institutions and organizations. Whistleblowers report employers who engage in illegal, unethical, and...
New Jersey Child Custody Laws (Part 1)
One of the issues that must be addressed in a New Jersey divorce involving minors is child custody. Dealing with child custody matters requires a...
Examples of Microaggressions That Can Be Considered Discrimination
Microaggressions are statements, actions, or incidents that are often subtle or unintentional that negatively target a marginalized group or individual. Microaggressions are a subtle form...
Steps to Take After Your Spouse Wants a Divorce
If your marriage has been struggling, you may have seen divorce on the horizon. Sometimes, spouses are blindsided by the divorce request. Whether you saw...
Some Important Facts About the Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the most significant advances for families in the United States. While the FMLA has been...
The Adoption Home Study
Choosing to adopt is a major life-changing decision. Adoption changes the life of not only the adoptive parent(s) but also that of the adoptee. If...
Debunking Five Prevalent Adoption Myths
Adoption is a process that is misunderstood by many. If you are considering adoption, it is crucial that you take time to understand the adoption...
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Debunking Five Prevalent Adoption Myths
Adoption is a process that is misunderstood by many. If you are considering adoption, it is crucial that you take ...
Read More 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. ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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 ...
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