Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Tips for Dividing Retirement Assets During Divorce
Retirement assets are a paramount concern for many people in New Jersey who are in the midst of a divorce. It has recently been reported that baby boomers are divorcing at increasing rates, and when people divorce in their fifties or later, the division of marital assets is likely to affect their retirement lifestyles. People…
Read MoreTough New Jersey job market may affect older workers
Last week, the Courier-Post reported that New Jersey’s job market sustained a loss of jobs in July. The net loss of 11,800 jobs marks the first time since the beginning of 2013 that the state has lost jobs. The findings are from a survey of employers and households that is designed to determine both the…
Read MoreCan Sponsoring Your Spouse’s Citizenship Hurt You in Divorce?
When your spouse or soon-to-be spouse is an immigrant to the United States, you are probably familiar with the I-864 affidavit. Many people sign this document as a vow to support the livelihood of their soon-to-be spouse. This assures the government that an immigrant will be provided for and not end up relying on government…
Read MoreNew Jersey Leaders Hope to Cure Sick Day Rules in the State
What happens when an employee goes to work sick? First, sick employees are often unproductive. Worse, a sick employee puts other employees at risk of getting sick, too. Suddenly, one sick employee can turn into several sick employees, which can lead to substantially decreased productivity. With these negative consequences, why wouldn’t a sick employee just stay…
Read MoreDepartment of Labor seeks employment law app
Would you shop at a store here in Princeton if you knew its employees were cheated out of overtime pay? Would you eat at a restaurant if you were aware that its owner had been accused of sexually harassing servers? Would you bank with an institution that has a history of discriminating against disabled workers?…
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