Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Unclaimed Support May Be Solved With A Simple Fix
Custody battles in New Jersey can end with one parent paying the other to assist with the expenses of raising their child. Custodial parents receive these child support payments from the noncustodial parent often in monthly installments. But when the custodial parent moves, it can be hard for those checks to reach their destination. According…
Read MoreShould Child Obesity Factor in Custody Decisions?
Earlier in 2011, the Journal of the American Medical Association published an opinion piece that suggested the government revoke custody from parents whose children are morbidly obese. The author of the piece, a physician and leading expert on obesity, said that such children should be placed in foster care to live in a healthier environment.…
Read MoreEmployee Rights Poster Requirements Set For Employers
Employee rights are an important part of the work environment. Federal and state laws are set up to protect employees from hostile work environments and discrimination. A recent news story highlighted the importance of employee rights. Employers in New Jersey have until Jan. 31, 2012 to post the newly required National Labor Relations Board notices…
Read MoreNew Bills Hope to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Three new bills could become laws in New Jersey in the near future. New Jersey Assembly Bill 2891, also known as A-2891, would provide lease and rental protections for victims of domestic violence. A-2258 would allow victims of domestic violence to justify actions of self-defense in court. The third bill, A-1491, would create new bail…
Read MoreWhistleblowing Remedies In New Jersey
Recent decisions by the New Jersey Supreme Court and the Appellate Division clarify the definition of “adverse employment action” that triggers New Jersey’s <a href=”https://kingstonlawgroup.com/federal-state-employment-law/whistleblower-claims/”>”whistleblower law,”</a> known as the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA). <strong>Adverse Employment Action</strong> John Seddon had worked for Dupont 30 years when he filed a complaint with OSHA, the federal office…
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