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Are 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…
Read MoreEnding an Abusive Marriage When You’re Older
As Americans age, divorce among older spouses has become common. Often, the separations are amicable. Yet sometimes abusive spouses poison their relationships and their partners end the marriage because they have had enough. Age and relationship abuse cause unique challenges. Is Your Spouse Abusive? Abuse takes many forms, and you may be subjected to more…
Read MoreFederal Rule Makes It Easier for Workers to Claim Employers Violated Their Labor Rights
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) enforces federal labor law. It adopted a new standard for deciding if an employer’s policy violates workers’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act’s (NLRA) Section 7, potentially making it easier for employees to improve their pay and working conditions. What is the National Labor Relations Act? Congress passed…
Read MoreHow Serious Must Harassment Be to Justify a NJ Final Restraining Order?
You may feel harassed by a current or past partner or spouse, but do the words or deeds justify a NJ Family Court Final Order restraining the one who said or did them? A recent New Jersey Appellate ruling broadly views what constitutes harassment, potentially widening protections for asserted victims. The case involves two former…
Read MoreIn Light of New U.S. Supreme Court Decision, Employers Must Reasonably Accommodate Pregnant Workers, Too
If you’re pregnant and your employer has 15 or more employees, a new federal law may help you work longer. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) gives the same protections to pregnant employees as those seeking reasonable accommodations for their disability or religious beliefs. The law was first introduced in 2012, passed into law ten…
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