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“Can My Employer Say That?”
NJ employers have broad leeway when it comes to managing employees. Stray comments bordering on rude or racist may not form the basis of an employee’s EEO claim. On the other hand, hurtful words are not permitted if they reinforce discriminatory bias. Judges don’t get involved in disputes between employers and employees — unless management…
Read MoreHow a Parent’s Mental Illness Can Impact NJ Child Custody Part II
In Part I, we discussed the impact of a parent’s mental illness on a dependent minor child, when a judge decides custody matters or the parents negotiate an out-of-court settlement. If a parent has been diagnosed with a mental illness or it’s under control with the help of medication, talk therapy, or both, then it…
Read MoreHow a Parent’s Mental Illness Can Impact NJ Child Custody and Parenting Time Decisions: Part I of II
The impact of mental illness on a parent and, indirectly, on a dependent minor child, may be a consideration when a judge decides custody matters, or the parents negotiate an out-of-court settlement. If a parent has been diagnosed with a mental illness or it’s under control with the help of medication, talk therapy, or both,…
Read MoreIs Your NJ Non-Compete Provision Enforceable?
A non-compete agreement or clause restricts what you can do after you leave your employer. Its enforceability is independent of whether you quit or get fired. Whether it’s enforceable depends on the specific language and terms of the non-compete. The language under one set of facts may be legally binding while in a different scenario…
Read MoreOwnership of a Business Can be Part of the Assets Divided in a Divorce Proceeding
Many topics must be addressed as part of an overall divorce. Child custody, how children are financially supported, dividing home equity and debts, even who gets how much time with the family dog. If one or both spouses have an ownership interest in a closely held business, however, there is going to be added complexity…
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