Will There Be a Federal Ban on Non-Compete Agreements?

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Non-compete agreements prevent employees from working for an employer’s competition in a given area and time. In January, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled a rule that may prevent companies from using these agreements to limit their employees’ ability to work for a rival. How Can a Non-Compete Agreement Impact Me? These agreements restrict the…

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Can a Spouse Sell Assets Before a Divorce? Yes, But…

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A spouse selling an asset before a divorce isn’t necessarily contrary to New Jersey law. It depends on whose property it is, under what circumstances the sale occurs, and whether the sale and what happens with the proceeds are transparent. Serious problems arise if one spouse secretly sells marital property and keeps the proceeds. If…

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“Can My Disability be Accommodated by Working From Home?”

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Thanks to COVID-19, the US Census estimates about 27 million Americans worked from home in 2021. Many employers who wouldn’t allow people to work from home had to reverse their policies to stay open. Will this open the door to more widespread work-from-home accommodations for disabled employees? Under New Jersey and federal law, disabled workers…

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“How Do I Handle an Illegal Question in a Job Interview?”

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How people are hired and the nature of work has changed in the past couple of years, but nearly all jobs are filled after the candidate’s interview. Whether you want to be hired or are interviewing for a transfer or promotion, you may be asked questions that shouldn’t be asked. How do you respond? Whether…

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How Is Paternity Determined in New Jersey?

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If you’re in a functional romantic relationship and have kids together, no one even thinks about testing or proving paternity. There is no need; the family unit is the family unit.  However, if a mother’s unmarried and has a child with someone who refuses to pay child support; or a husband thinks his wife’s child…

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