Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Can a New Jersey Employer Test Job Applicants and Employees for Marijuana Use?
New Jersey law allows for medical and recreational use of marijuana. It also generally bans testing current employees for use outside of work. State law has language stating a positive marijuana test shouldn’t prevent someone from getting hired. However, state law has also been interpreted as not giving job applicants the ability to protect these…
Read MoreWhether an Employer is Actively Engaged in DEI, It’s Still Illegal for Them to Discriminate
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) has gotten a lot of press over the years and has become a lightning rod for love and criticism. The second Trump administration has made a point of attacking it (whatever they think DEI is), and it’s current, explicit federal policy to stamp it out wherever and whenever it can.…
Read MoreFifty or Older and Getting Divorced? You Are Not Alone!
The share of America’s older population is growing, and that group is not shy about getting divorced. This combination creates record numbers of divorces for those who may have been married thirty or more years. No matter your age, Kingston Law Group can help if you’re considering getting divorced. Why are More Older People Getting…
Read More“Am I a Whistleblower?”
You’ve probably heard the term “whistleblower” concerning an organization or company being investigated or sued. A whistleblower reports unsafe, unethical, or illegal activities by their organization internally, to a government agency, or a media outlet. Depending on the circumstances, you may be a whistleblower and have legal protection against retaliation for your acts. That means…
Read MoreWhat is a Child Custody Evaluation?
Child custody decisions should be based on the child’s best interests. Since Judges aren’t child psychologists, they often hire one to give their opinion in a disputed custody matter. The parties involved may also hire their own psychologists to evaluate the family and testify to their recommendations. Most custody arrangements are established through negotiations, either…
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