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What if My Employer Disputes My Bereavement Leave Request?
Introduction When a family member passes away, most employees take time off to attend funerals and grieve for the loss of their loved ones. Unfortunately, there is no mandated federal or New Jersey private sector bereavement leave policy at this time. Enlightened employers provide such leave, if at all, as a matter of policy. Bereavement…
Read MoreParting with Picasso: Contested Personal Property in NJ Divorces
Next to child custody and parenting time issues, division of property is a hotly contentious issue in divorce. While splitting up the money in bank accounts and investment portfolios may require little more than a few punches of the calculator, dividing personal property — such as artwork, collectibles, and antiques — remains a consistent source…
Read MoreWal-Mart faces consequences for firing man who took medical leave
When someone is unable to work due to a medical issue, it can be stressful. While workers may get by financially for a period of time, the prospect of not having a job to return to makes it even more difficult to heal. Fortunately, many New Jersey workers are protected by the federal Family Medical…
Read MoreNJ Employers Beware: Defamation Claims Following Wrongful Termination are On the Upswing
New Jersey has seen a recent rise in defamation actions filed against employers following wrongful termination. No employer should publicly make false or defamatory claims about a former employee, whether as a pretext for discriminatory discharge or otherwise. Not only can it cause serious harm to the former employee’s personal character, but it can also…
Read MoreProtect My Ass(ets) in a New Jersey Divorce? Here’s How.
According to a recent report of U.S. Census data, New Jersey has the lowest remarriage rate in the nation. These statistics indicate that New Jersey residents either stay married or get divorced and never say “I do” again. This phenomenon is consistent with other marriage data about New Jersey, which has one the lowest divorce…
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