Posts by Hanan Isaacs
N.J. Bill Would Prohibit Employers from Insisting on Employee Silence as a Condition of Settlements: The “Me Too” Movement Has Arrived in New Jersey
It has become commonplace across the U.S. that job applicants and current employees are asked to waive legal rights and remedies to be hired or keep a job. This can silence complaints about workplace discrimination and foster discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. A bill making its way through the New Jersey Legislature would prohibit employers from…
Read More“In a NJ divorce, does a child have the right to decide which parent to live with?” Part II
This post looks at children’s rights to have a voice about whom they wish to live with, and whether their voice amounts to a vote. This post presumes that the children under discussion are competent, and not suffering from a severe physical or emotional illness that makes it difficult or impossible for them to perform…
Read MoreIn NJ does a child have the right to decide which parent to live with? Part I
This post looks at children’s rights to have a voice about whom they wish to live with, and whether their voice amounts to a vote. This post presumes that the children under discussion are competent, and not suffering from a severe physical or emotional illness that makes it difficult or impossible for them to perform…
Read MoreRestaurant, Hotel, and Retail Workers on Sexual Harassment: We Hear Your Pain and Feel Your Suffering
If you’re a woman who’s worked in restaurants, hotels, or retail for any period of time, there’s a good chance you’ve either been sexually harassed or witnessed others being mistreated. Sexual harassment occurs in all industries, government, and nonprofits. But some types of businesses are more prone to it than others — and restaurants, hotels,…
Read MoreIn a Divorce Settlement Agreement, the Devil’s in the Details–Including Life Insurance
When it comes to a divorce Settlement Agreement, the checklist can be long. There are many aspects of your family and financial life that must be accounted for. One of them is life insurance. It shouldn’t be taken lightly. The two of you must think about maintaining or obtaining life insurance coverage for each of…
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