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Paid Family Leave Finds Favorable Footing in New Jersey
A year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court decided a Pregnancy Discrimination Act case in favor of the plaintiff, Peggy Young, who worked as a part-time driver for United Parcel Service (UPS). Her responsibilities included pickup and delivery of packages that had arrived by air carrier the previous night. In 2006, after suffering several miscarriages, she…
Read MoreWhat’s a QDRO and why do I need one to be entered on or after the Final Judgment of Divorce date?
For divorcing women, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that women are closing the financial gap that once equated divorce with poverty. The bad news is that, according to a recent study, divorcing women still lag behind men in their knowledge of financial issues instrumental to their post-divorce financial health.
Read MoreWomen & Work: Where are the Most In-Demand and High-Paying Jobs?
Women comprise more than half of the current workforce in the United States, yet women are still earning less than men in most areas of employment, not only job-to-job but also over their lifetime. In the end, women both live longer and struggle more financially than men. As the percentage of women represented in the workforce continues to increase, the pressure is on many professions to open their doors and their paychecks to women.
Read More“What if my Child Won’t Cooperate with our Parenting Plan?”
The State of New Jersey has been a progressive leader in promoting fair and consistent parenting plans in divorce cases. When divorced parents raise their children cooperatively, with a shared set of values and rules, they create a safe and nurturing environment for growth that serves the best interests of the children. There are cases, however, in which a child resists or refuses to spend time with one parent. However painful this may be for the targeted parent, or disruptive to the parties, making a change to the parenting plan depends largely on the age of the child and the circumstances related to the objection.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Five Basic Steps of NJ Employment Litigation
As a worker, you may find yourself in a dispute with a current or previous employer (hereafter “the employer”). This could be due to wrongful discharge, having outstanding monies due you, or being the victim of unlawful discrimination or retaliation, or for being a “whistleblower”. In any of these cases, you may need to file a civil suit.
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