Advocates for NJ and PA
Workers & Their Families
Wrongful terminations can happen for many reasons. An employer may terminate a person who did not like their sexual advances, or they might terminate someone who is "getting older" unfairly. For any instance where a person is terminated unfairly, there is a potential...
Although it's not the ideal situation, if you come across wrongdoing at your place of employment, you may realize that it's your duty to blow the whistle on your employer. There are many reasons why some employees turn their heads, including fear of retaliation. For...
There are situations in which an employer is not required by law to provide a terminated employee with severance pay. However, there are also situations in which you may be entitled to this compensation. If you're discharged for any reason, learn more about your legal...
It appears that New Jersey will soon be among the states where marijuana is legal for recreational use. Democratic leaders in the New Jersey Senate and Gov. Phil Murphy reached an agreement on a revised draft of the bill this week. It's scheduled to be voted on in...
There are protections in place under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for employees who are categorized as non-exempt. These protections say that non-exempt employees are to be paid at a rate of 1.5 times their regular rate for every hour that they work over 40 in...
An increasing number of corporate employers are requiring their employees to execute arbitration agreements in order to continue with employment. What's your "compensation" for signing? You get to keep your job. When you execute these agreements, you waive your right...
Due to the exploitation of child labor in the past, officials set up child labor laws to protect kids. These allow them to have a safe, healthy upbringing where they can focus on school.However, teens may want to get part-time jobs just to get spending money, to save...
It's natural to meet people who share the same interests as you at your place of employment. However, if you're interested in entering a romantic relationship with someone at work, you need to understand what you can and can't do. The primary issue with employee...
Your employer gives you a dress code, and you almost feel like it's illegal. Don't you have the freedom to express yourself? Doesn't telling you what you can and cannot wear infringe on your rights?First off, you certainly do have a right to wear anything you want,...
Your department has a big project that needs to get done by Monday. On Friday, it's not done yet, despite your best efforts. Your boss tells you that you need to come in on Saturday to get it done in time. If you don't, you'll lose a big client. You think that at...
