Race Discrimination Isn’t Just About Skin Color

New Jersey bans race-based hair discrimination in the workplace and other areas of public accommodation, thanks to a bill Gov. Murphy signed into law in December. Someone’s race can be visible in any number of ways, including hairstyles. The Create a Respectful and Open Workspace for Natural Hair Act (or CROWN Act) should cause employers…

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Paid a Salary and Can’t Earn Overtime? Think Again.

Depending on the size of your salary, you still may be entitled to time-and-a-half if you work more than 40 hours a week. Public policy discourages misclassification by employers who may declare someone salaried, not hourly, to avoid paying overtime. If your employer is committing wage theft, give us a call. Let the law straighten…

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Prevent Your Divorce? Make Your Marriage Succeed

We often represent clients seeking to dissolve their marriages. That is a significant part of our business and income.  Why would a family law firm ever suggest ways that divorce could be avoided? We care deeply about our clients and want what is in their short and long term best interests (the same high standard…

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