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New Jersey Wage Theft Act Encourages Affected Employees to Act in Their Own Financial Interests
New Jersey wage and hours laws are pro-employee compared with many other state laws. If you’re not being paid as much as you should or have been mis-classified as exempt from overtime pay, learn more about your rights and consider filing a complaint with the NJ Department of Labor (DOL). Kingston Law Group can advise…
Read MorePrenuptial Agreements in New Jersey: To Do and NOT To Do
To have a binding Prenuptial Agreement in New Jersey, there are some things you must do, other things you must not do, and many things that will make the Agreement more useful but aren’t legally necessary (just sensible). The important stuff (whether mandatory to do’s or things you must avoid) will get and keep you…
Read MoreSick Days, PTO, and OT, Oh My!
These are three significant issues when it comes to wage and hour laws. Compared to those working in some other developed countries, the US is practically in the stone age regarding mandatory paid sick and vacation time. Until that status changes, we must do our best with the benefits we are given. Your employer may…
Read MoreUpon Divorce, Who Gets the NJ Pet? | Pet Custody
At a time when couples are having fewer children, they have more pets. These animals can provide emotional comfort, affection, and companionship. If a couple divorces, it is often critical to the parties who gets pet custody. The parties may genuinely care about and want to continue their relationship with their dog or cat, or…
Read More“New Jersey Law Prohibits Discrimination Against Independent Contractors”
Employers’ use of independent workers instead of hiring employees is a common practice. If you’re one of these “gig” workers, state law offers some protection against discrimination. This is not the case with other state and federal laws. Who is an Independent Contractor? Depending on your circumstances, you may be a contractor or, under the…
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