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LGBT Rights & New Jersey Employment Law
Here in New Jersey, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people have the same work rights and responsibilities as heterosexuals. The initials LGBT emphasize a diversity of sexuality and gender identity. In New Jersey, LGBT people enjoy strong protection from unlawful employment discrimination in all its forms.
Read MoreNew Jersey Prenuptial and Final Divorce Agreements on Facebook: Social Media Clauses
Facebook, Twitter, and other social media keep most of us connected to friends and family at all times. For couples going through a divorce, however, posts on social media can become as painful and embattled as negotiations in the lawyer’s office. With this tendency in mind, more and more clients are requesting the inclusion of a “social media clause” in prenuptial documents and final divorce settlement agreements.
Read MoreNew Jersey Whistleblower Recap: Can You Be Fired for Reporting Unlawful Workplace Activity?
We have posted before about a recent NJ Supreme Court case that clarifies the protected role of “whistleblowers”. This post highlights some important themes for New Jersey workers.
Read More10 Most FAQs (and answers) about NJ Child Custody & Child Support
There are so many question surrounding child custody, support, and the law. Who better to answer your inquiries than Hanan M. Isaacs, Esq., a NJ Supreme Court Certified Family Law Specialist? We put this post together through FAQs from many clients.
Read More“How do I file a NJ Wage and Hour Claim?” Just read this!
What do you do when you believe you are the victim of wage theft, because your NJ employer:
- Has withheld minimum wages from you;
- Failed to pay you at overtime rates for work you performed over 40 hours in one week; or
- Improperly classified you as a salaried employee, “exempt” from overtime, when in fact you should be “non-exempt”?
In all such cases, your best, fastest, least expensive bet is to file a complaint with the NJ Department of Labor’s Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/wagehour/wagehour_index.html
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