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How Divorce Can Contribute to Estrangement Between a Parent and His/Her Adult Children
Divorce is hard on every family. For some families, the pain does not end when the divorce is final. Years later, a grown son or daughter may pull away from a parent. They may stop all contact. This is called estrangement, and it may be due to a mix of reasons – including the divorce.…
Read MoreRecruited Away and Then Not Paid Your Overtime? Here Are Your Legal Options!
You got the call. Someone wants to hire you away from your job. The offer sounds great, and you take it. But you’ve learned the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. You are working longer hours and being denied overtime pay. It’s not just unfair, it is often illegal. What Does It Mean…
Read MoreNew Jersey Appellate Division: People Say Nasty Things to or About You, but You Still May Not Get a Protective Order
In the law, there are limits on decency and language. A person may say vile, mean, abusive stuff without suffering any legal consequences, including a protection order from abuse, according to a recent New Jersey Appellate Court ruling. Although you may not suffer a formal legal injunction after using extreme language, the better pathway is…
Read More“May I Lawfully Be Fired for a Controversial Social Media Post?”
Depending on the circumstances, a controversial media post may give your employer grounds to fire you without violating state or federal laws. But there are many variables in this situation that will dictate the outcome. If you’ve posted something that troubles or could trouble your employer, call our office immediately to discuss your concerns. Charlie…
Read MoreJob Interview Questions that Matter: What Employers Want to Know
Job interviews are critical steps in finding your next job, which make them more nerve-racking. You won’t know how an interview will go until you’ve begun. But you can prepare for an interview ahead of time, which should improve your responses and make you feel more comfortable and confident about success. It can be challenging…
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