Posts by Hanan Isaacs
US Supreme Court Makes It Easier for Plaintiffs to Claim Discrimination Under Title VII
The current Supreme Court’s majority takes consistently extreme positions, out of the mainstream. Many of the High Court’s decisions are sharply divided along political lines. Many citizens and commentators believe that decisions are made depending upon whether a justice was nominated by Republican or Democratic Presidents. Yet the justices were able to get past their…
Read MoreWhat Will Happen if Anonymous Sperm Donation Isn’t So Anonymous?
Should children whose biological fathers were sperm donors be legally entitled to know their identities? That’s an issue being confronted in some state legislatures. It brings up many potential relationship medical, and legal issues. Genetics Matter to a Point It’s well established that the genetic code handed down from your ancestors largely controls your physical…
Read MorePrenuptial Agreements in New Jersey: To Do and NOT To Do
To have a binding Prenuptial Agreement in New Jersey, there are some things you must do, other things you must not do, and many things that will make the Agreement more useful but aren’t legally necessary (just sensible). The important stuff (whether mandatory to do’s or things you must avoid) will get and keep you…
Read MoreEssential Employment Law Principles for Workers in Transition: What do You Need to Know for 2024?
PGS Mercer Presentation March 8, 2024 See the Presentation HERE →
Read MoreAre You an Employee or Not? New Federal Rule on Employee Classification Goes into Effect March 11
New standards by the federal Department of Labor (DOL) will determine whether you’re an employee or an independent contractor under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This could decide whether or not you should be paid at least the minimum wage and overtime. New Jersey has its own employee-friendly rule for this issue. This…
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