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“Culture Fit” and Discrimination: The Gen Z Stare and Workplace Bias
If you don’t have one, you may have come across online viral discussions about the “Gen Z stare.” It’s a neutral, expressionless look that younger workers may give in response to a question or comment that, in other people from a different time, may prompt a warm smile and small talk. Every generation contributes to…
Read MoreA Guardian Ad Litem Helps Determine a Child’s Best Interests
A guardian ad litem (GAL) in family law cases is an advocate appointed by a judge to act on behalf of a child to determine the best interests of a child, which is the basis of the court’s custody decision. If you’re involved in a child custody matter, having a GAL isn’t a negative reflection…
Read MoreFederal Law Definition of Employee Takes a Couple of Steps Backward
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does many things, including setting pay standards for employees of covered employers. The Biden administration sought to expand the law to cover more people who may be considered independent (or gig) workers, but the Trump administration reversed course and halted this effort. The Kingston Law Group helps employees…
Read MoreIs it More Difficult for Jersey Fathers to Get Child Custody?
New Jersey’s child custody laws are parent-neutral. An individual judge may feel mothers are better parents, but we don’t see improper bias by judges assigned to our cases overpowering the evidence. Though judges have a lot of discretion in deciding custody cases, their decisions must be grounded in facts that show their ruling is in…
Read MoreTrump Administration Supports Employers’ Noncompete Agreements and Reverses Biden-Era Restrictions on Employers’ Rights
A noncompete agreement with your employer can limit your opportunities if you want to work elsewhere. The Trump administration reversed a Biden administration position giving workers a stronger legal basis to challenge enforcement of these agreements. This change may not affect your rights under New Jersey law, which you should fully understand if you’re asked…
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