Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Beyond NJ Child Support: Ponying Up for Children’s Extracurricular Activities.
In days gone by, children came home from school, grabbed a quick snack, and headed outside to play with the neighborhood kids, for hours on end. Today, few hours of a child’s day are left unscheduled, with organized extracurricular activities taking up most of the time that a child is not in school. In New…
Read MoreNew Jersey Employees: Disabilities, Employment and Your Rights
New Jersey law provides broad protections for employees with disabilities, in addition to employees’ rights under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The law interprets the term “disability” broadly and includes: Walking , seeing, reading, bending, and communicating. Major bodily functions, such as the immune system, normal cell growth, digestive, bowel, bladder, respiratory, neurological,…
Read MoreLegal Fees and Costs in New Jersey Divorces: What you need to know!
Under normal circumstances, parties seeking a divorce are each responsible to pay for their own lawyers. While free legal clinics and pro bono representation may be available, middle class people and the wealthy seek the best lawyers they can afford. When it comes to fighting for their rights on custody, finances, and property/debt division, people…
Read MoreAffordable Care Act: “Obamacare” and the Employer Mandate Result in Penalties for NJ Employers
Living in Jersey? You may wonder whether you need to get a health insurance plan in the age of Obamacare. You may also want to know how much the plan should cover, its costs, how to sign up, and how to get assistance should you need it. The Affordable Care Act requires you to have
Read MoreNew Jersey Supreme Court strengthens protections of whistleblower law
The Court held in favor of a “watchdog employee,” strengthening the protections of CEPA. The whistleblower law in New Jersey is arguably one of the strongest in the country. The law makes it illegal for employers to fire employees who report illegal activities occurring within the workplace. These protections were solidified with a recent ruling…
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