Advocates for NJ and PA
Workers & Their Families
There are both state and federal laws on the books that make it illegal for an employer to retaliate against their employees. Employers are strictly forbidden from firing employees who participate in an investigation of their employer or report their unlawful...
If you a New Jersey employee between the ages of 18 and 70, you have rights against discrimination toward you due to your age. Most people think that age discrimination laws protect only older workers, but in some cases, they can help those who are at the other end of...
The Families First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act was approved by the U.S. Senate on March 18, 2020, and has now been signed into law. This bill will provide paid leave under the Family Medical Leave Act, as well as paid sick leave for absences for certain people...
When something bad happens and people are afraid, it's a sad fact of human nature that those people often look for someone to blame for their troubles. Right now, the United States, along with many other countries, is facing a viral outbreak of disease that isn't like...
Many employers are skilled at terminating an employee without giving them a clear-cut reason for their dismissal. Not only can this lead to confusion on your end, but it also makes it difficult to determine if your legal rights have been violated.If you suspect...
The rise of Uber and Lyft has altered the landscape of personal travel. With new options, however, come new complications. Many people are uncertain what will happen if they are in an accident involving a rideshare vehicle.The Verbal ThresholdUnder New Jersey's...
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is designed to provide certain employees with unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons. While many people never consider taking FMLA leave, it's something that others heavily rely upon. If you're interested...
As an employee with a disability, you hope that your employer will always treat you with respect. Taking this one step further, you also hope that they'll treat you in the same manner as everyone else, including those who are not disabled.Unfortunately, disability...
There could come a point as an employee when you witness some form of serious wrongdoing at your company. For example, the company owner may request that you forge documents or take other illegal steps as a means of obtaining a financial gain. You could soon find...
It doesn't matter if you're going through the interview process or already established as an employee, you must pay close attention to how your employer classifies you.For example, if your employer tells you that they want to classify you as an independent contractor...
