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Can Artificial Intelligence Lead to Illegal Layoffs? What New Jersey Employees Should Know.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the workplace. Companies are increasingly relying on AI to evaluate ...

Can You Take Leave in Small Increments Without Losing Your Job?

New Jersey Layoffs Continue in 2026: What Employees Need to Know About Severance Reviews and Wrongful Termination

Major 2026 Layoffs Impact Hundreds of New Jersey Workers: What Employees Need to Know About Their Rights

Several major corporations have announced significant workforce reductions heading into 2026, impacting hundreds of ...

Beyond the Scrubs: Your Guide to NJ Healthcare Employment Law

We know your days are packed with patient care, critical decisions, and the immense responsibility of keeping our ...

Federal & State Laws Protect NJ Workers Living with Chronic Illness

Workers with chronic illnesses often face distinct challenges in the workplace. Conditions such as diabetes, ...

Navigating Family and Medical Leave Policies in New Jersey

Most workers in New Jersey are entitled to family and medical leave, and in many cases, this leave must be paid. This ...

Understanding Your Rights: New Jersey Pay Transparency

In a move towards greater workplace equity, New Jersey has enacted the Pay Transparency Act, also known as Senate Bill ...

Amazon's Pattern of Pregnancy Discrimination Comes Into Focus

In recent years, Amazon, which employs more than a million workers in the U.S., has faced multiple allegations of ...

Understanding the NJ Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act

On August 1, 2024, New Jersey’s Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act went into effect. This legislation was ...

Is Your Workplace So Toxic That You Can't Work There Anymore?

Many of today’s work environments are fast paced and stressful. While stress can be a normal part of a busy workplace, ...

Termination in Breach of Contract: Were You Wrongfully Fired?

Getting fired by your employer can deal a serious blow to your confidence, your self-esteem, and your finances. As is ...

What Accommodations Must NJ Employers Make for Disabled Workers?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) offer strong ...

Navigating Leave Policies in Job Transitions

In today's ever-evolving job market, understanding the ins and outs of leave policies—including vacation, paid time off ...

The Workers’ Comp Doctor Is Ending My Treatment & I’m Still in Pain!

If you’ve been injured in the course of employment, the workers’ compensation system is designed to cover the medical ...

What Do Salaried Workers in NJ Need to Know About the New Overtime Rule?

In April, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it was extending overtime pay protection to cover more U.S. ...

How Does Severance Pay Work?

Severance pay is money a company pays to an employee after they have been let go from their job. It’s intended to ...

Who Is Entitled to Paid Sick Leave in New Jersey?

In May 2018, Governor Phil Murphy signed New Jersey’s paid sick leave law, requiring employers of all sizes to provide ...

Employee or Independent Contractor? DOL Issues New Guidance

Whether a worker is classified as an employee or independent contractor has significant legal and financial ...

Ice, Snow, & Responsibility: Premises Liability in New Jersey Winters

New Jersey winters can bring extreme weather, including sleet, blizzards, and other winter storms. Snow and ice can ...

Employment Discrimination Enforcement in New Jersey: Roles of the EEOC and DCR

If you’ve suffered illegal discrimination at work, pursuing legal action can be daunting and complex. Fortunately, you ...

New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act

How does New Jersey protect consumers? In the face of efforts to weaken federal protections for consumers, the New ...

Signing an Employment Contract? Check These Provisions.

Getting that job offer you’ve been hoping for can be exhilarating. Before signing your employment contract, however, ...

How Are Punitive Damages Awarded in New Jersey?

Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, are awarded to plaintiffs in addition to what is needed to ...

Understanding Wage Theft

Wage theft is, unfortunately, a prevalent and increasing problem. US workers lose billions of dollars each year as a ...

The FLSA & the Historic Fight for Basic Workers’ Rights

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has provided U.S. workers with essential protections since 1938. While many of us ...

Are You Receiving the Severance Pay You Deserve Under NJ Law?

If you’ve been laid off by a New Jersey employer, you may be entitled to mandatory severance pay under the state’s ...

Understanding the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act & Your Rights

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes employer obligations with regard to the federal minimum wage, ...

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

Clearing the Haze — The NJLAD & Medical Cannabis Users' Workplace Rights

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) has been protecting the ...

New Jersey's Overtime Rules & Your Rights

If you’ve been working long hours, you may be entitled to overtime pay. Most employees in New Jersey have the right to ...

Can I Get Fired for a Social Media Post?

Social media can help you stay connected with friends and family, get and pass on news, and share your thoughts about ...

August 26th Is Women's Equality Day

On August 26th, New Jersey residents and Americans across the country will celebrate Women's Equality Day, ...

How Do U.S. Laws Protect Workers from Wrongful Termination?

If you’ve been fired, it may seem unfair. Unfairness, however, is not the same as “wrongful termination” under the law. ...

New Jersey Implements Law Requiring Severance Pay for Laid-Off Workers

On April 10, 2023, New Jersey employers became subject to new restrictions on worker layoffs and mass terminations. ...

How Do New Jersey Laws Protect Workers from Wrongful Termination?

When workers are fired, it can often seem unfair. Firing someone unfairly, however, is not necessarily “wrongful ...

Recognizing Workplace Harassment

No one should have to put up with harassment at work. While employees can certainly feel harassed by an irate boss or ...

8 Things to Do After a Winter Car Accident

Winter weather is estimated to cause more than 2% of New Jersey’s traffic fatalities, and young drivers are especially ...

Can I Be Fired for Not Getting a COVID Vaccine?

As of the end of November 2022, more than 80% of people in the U.S. had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 ...

NJLAD Amendments Can Overturn Mandatory Arbitration Clauses

What Qualifies as a Hostile Work Environment in New Jersey?

You hate your boss, your co-workers, and your clients. The turnover rate is at an all-time high, and your office's ...

How to File a Wrongful Termination Claim in New Jersey

Although most employment in the United States is "at will," federal and New Jersey state law provides some protections ...

10 Things You Need to Know about NJLAD

New Jersey is proud to be a pioneer in protecting the rights of its residents. One crucial tool in this fight is the ...

Is New Jersey a “Right to Work” State?

You may have heard recent discussions of proposed state and federal “right to work” laws, and these laws are sometimes ...

New Law Bans Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Claims

A new federal law is likely to change the way many workplace sexual harassment claims are handled. The Ending Forced ...

Think You’re Going to Be Fired? When to “Rage Quit” and When to Sit Tight

Like every other state in the U.S. other than Montana, New Jersey is an “employment-at-will” state. In most cases, a ...

What Is the New Jersey CEPA Whistleblower Act?

Most U.S. businesses have a lot of autonomy, operating with minimal day-to-day government oversight. To protect the ...

What Happens to My Unused Vacation In New Jersey When I Leave My Job?

For more than a year, many workers have been telecommuting, furloughed, or anxiously waiting to get back to work. As ...

Exceptions to At-Will Employment in New Jersey

Like every other state except Montana, New Jersey is an "employment at will" state. Generally, employees have no right ...

Can I Be Fired for Smoking Cannabis Recreationally in New Jersey?

New Jersey has been a pioneer in changing the landscape of U.S. cannabis laws. In 2010, the state passed the New Jersey ...

What Should I Do If I Suspect My Employer Is Conducting Illegal Activity?

The American workplace has changed dramatically over the past few years. More workers share positions, work remotely, ...

Steps to Suing for Punitive Damages After a Slip and Fall Accident

Slip and fall injuries can happen during all seasons. In the winter, treacherous sidewalks covered in snow and ice can ...

Disability & Discrimination in the Workplace: What You Need to Know

Many employers have invested significant time and effort to help workers with disabilities succeed in the workplace. ...

When Does Sex-Based Discrimination Law Not Apply?

Sex or gender discrimination is the different treatment of individuals in their employment because of their biological ...

Pregnancy Discrimination Act & Reasonable Accommodation in Your Workplace

Discrimination against pregnant employees is illegal under federal laws, including the Pregnancy Discrimination Act ...

Do You Have a Right to Work from Home?

As the coronavirus continues to spread, many employers are allowing and encouraging employees to work from home. This ...

Understanding New Jersey's Laws Against Workplace Discrimination

The American workplace has changed dramatically in the last few decades. As societal attitudes shift, technology ...

Landmark Title VII Decision Protects LGBTQ Workers

In recent years, there has been some confusion as to whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects individuals ...

What You Need to Know Before Signing an Employment Agreement

Congratulations, you got the job! Your happy news, however, was accompanied by an employment agreement. You’re supposed ...

Could You Be Experiencing Race Discrimination in the Workplace?

In recent years, New Jersey has taken the lead in working to reduce discrimination, especially in the workplace. Recent ...

COVID-19 and Job Accommodation: What You Need to Know

As states start to gradually reopen businesses and encourage service providers to return to work, many employees with ...

Protecting Medical Marijuana Users in the Workplace: The Impact of Wild v. Carriage

In 2010, New Jersey passed the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (“CUMMA”) and became the 14th state to allow its ...

3 Subtle Ways You May Experience Pregnancy Discrimination in The Workplace

For pregnant women in the workplace, discrimination can take the form of being fired, demoted, or never hired in the ...

My Employer Asked Me to Sign an Arbitration Agreement. Now What?

Many employees are asked by their employer, either at the time of their hire or sometime during their employment, to ...

I Slipped and Fell in a Parking Lot - Who is Liable?

Whether you’re shopping for holiday gifts, struggling through end-of-year doctor’s appointments, or picking up dinner, ...

Should You Sign a Non-Compete Agreement?

Formerly limited to high-level corporate employees, non-compete agreements are becoming a standard part of the ...

Can My Employer Force Me to Sign a Non-Compete Agreement?

One of a new employee’s typical first tasks is to read through and complete a stack of paperwork: tax forms, employee ...

My Child Was Injured by a Neighbor’s Dog—Now What?

If your child has been injured by an animal, you must take action quickly—both to protect your child’s health and to ...

What Damages Can I Recover in a New Jersey Prevailing Wage Claim?

Do you know what you are entitled to under the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (PWA)? If you work in construction, ...

What Kind of Accommodations Must My Employer Make for My Disability?

It’s illegal for an employer to discriminate against any current or potential employee because of a disability. This ...

Is My Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable?

Non-compete agreements are becoming more and more common. Once limited to high-level employees in whom companies ...

Do I Need a Lawyer for My New Jersey Prevailing Wage Claim?

If you work in certain industries in New Jersey, your pay may be regulated by the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (PWA). ...

Medical Marijuana at Work: What Are Your Rights?

New Jersey became the 14th state to allow medical marijuana when the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act ...

How Employee Handbooks Could Create an Employment Contract

Do you have an employee handbook? Whether you’re an employer or an employee, you should know that in New Jersey, this ...

NJ Could Limit the Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements

A bill pending in the New Jersey legislature would place new restrictions on the use of non-compete agreements between ...

New Jersey Explores Mandatory Severance for Mass Layoffs

In recent years, several large companies have laid off thousands of New Jersey workers. Although the federal Worker ...

Groundbreaking New Law Restricts NJ Employment Agreements

When an employee brings credible, substantiated accusations of sexual harassment or discrimination in a workplace, ...

Pedestrian Crossing Rules in New Jersey

In recent years, the number of pedestrian fatalities in the United States has grown significantly faster than all other ...

Medical Marijuana Case Allowed to Proceed Under NJLAD

In a landmark decision, the New Jersey Appellate Court recently ruled that a plaintiff’s claims for wrongful ...

Prayer in the Workplace—What’s Legal in New Jersey

Private employers balance respecting the rights and diversity of their workers with fostering the moral principles that ...

Winter Is Coming, Along with Slip-and-Fall Claims

Snow, ice, and sleet can make everyday activities much more hazardous in the winter months. Inclement weather can turn ...

Racial Pay Gaps Persist Despite Efforts

Despite laws prohibiting pay discrimination based on race, gender, national origin, or ethnicity, including Title VII ...

Can #MeToo Lead to a Hostile Work Environment?

As the #MeToo movement brings workplace sexual harassment into the spotlight, some people are expressing concerns. As ...

Don’t Talk to an Insurance Investigator Until You Read This

After an automobile accident or other incident that injures you or your property, your first priority is to make sure ...

Two Former North Bergen EMS Workers Claim Whistleblower Retaliation

North Bergen Township is defending a lawsuit brought by two former EMS workers who claim they were wrongfully ...

Hidden Bias—How Can Seemingly Neutral Policies Be Racist?

Discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, and other protected ...

I Told HR About My Workplace Harassment. Now What?

Sexual harassment in the workplace is prohibited by both New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) and federal ...

Can I Be Discriminated Against If I’m White?

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) protects against discrimination based on certain protected ...

How Much Time Do I Have to Bring a Workplace Harassment Claim?

NJ Proposes Bill to Ban NDAs in Discrimination & Harassment Claims

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are common in settlements of workplace sexual harassment suits to limit what the ...

NJ Task Force Prioritizes Properly Classifying Workers

Worker misclassification costs more than you may think. While employees who are misclassified as independent ...

N.J. Workers’ Comp Judge Rules Medical Marijuana Is Covered

A recent ruling by a New Jersey Division of Workers' Compensation could expand workers’ compensation coverage in an ...

How to Handle #MeToo Complaints in the Workplace

The #MeToo movement has helped bring workplace sexual harassment into the spotlight. As more and more employees speak ...

Investigating Sexual Harassment in the NJ Workplace

Employers in New Jersey have a responsibility to both establish preventive measures against sexual harassment and other ...

New Jersey Toddler Suffers Third-Degree Burns from Wawa Water

In another tragic series of events, a New Jersey three-year-old suffered serious burns when a Wawa clerk knocked a cup ...

Jersey Shore Gas Station Attendants Recover $2.1 Million in Back Wages

Following an investigation by the U.S. Labor Department, a number of New Jersey gas station owners have agreed to pay ...

What Are the Rules for Drug Testing in NJ Workplaces?

One of the highest priorities of New Jersey employers is to promote safety in their workplaces. Drug and alcohol use, ...

NJ Employers of All Sizes Must Offer Paid Sick Leave

In the last few years, numerous New Jersey municipalities have passed local laws governing paid sick leave, including ...

Can I Get Fired Without Warning or Writeup?

If you’ve been terminated without a warning or any advance notice, you might feel that your employer’s decision is ...

I Was Hit by an Uninsured Driver—Now What?

If you’re in an auto accident, you may worry about who is going to pay for your medical expenses and vehicle damage. If ...

Help! My Previous Employer Gave Me a Bad Reference

Looking for a job can be stressful. The difficult interview and hiring process can be even more difficult, however, if ...

Injured in a Train Crash? What You Need to Know

New Jersey’s transit system offers an economical and relatively reliable way to travel for business or pleasure. While ...

The Difference Between Contingency Fees and Pro Bono

If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle collision, animal attack, slip-and-fall, or other incident, you will likely ...

Am I Entitled to Bring an Emotional Support Animal to Work?

Emotional support animals can help people who suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health issues ...

How to Deal with Post-Accident Medical Bills

If you’ve suffered a personal injury, you know that it can impact your life in many ways. In addition to the ...

How Can a Clothing Allowance Be Gender Discrimination?

A group of female sales associates has filed a lawsuit against a New York-based men’s clothing company because of ...

Go Ahead, Be a Good Samaritan!

If you witness an auto accident or other emergency situation, do you worry you might get sued if you intervene? ...

What Behavior Constitutes Workplace Sexual Harassment?

With all the media attention on high profile cases of sexual harassment, some people are confused as to what behavior ...

Is It Against the Law for an Employer to Ask Your Salary History?

If you’ve ever applied for a job or undergone a job interview, you’ve likely been asked questions about your previous ...

Do I Get Paid Snow Days in New Jersey?

Winter weather in New Jersey can be unpredictable and frustrating. Not only can icy roads and heavy snow increase your ...

Help! I Was Harassed at My Company Holiday Party.

Holidays can bring out the best—and worst—in people. Company holiday parties can be a great time to mingle with ...

Am I Entitled to Take Religious Holidays Off in New Jersey?

With the holiday season close at hand, many workers hope to take some time off to spend with family and friends, rest ...

Are Hosts in New Jersey Liable for Personal Injuries to Guests?

If you’re having friends and family over to your home for the holidays, you may worry about your responsibilities and ...

Use Caution When Hiring Holiday Help in New Jersey

If you’re thinking about hiring some help to rake leaves, shovel snow, or hang your Christmas lights, you may wonder ...

The Dangers of Holiday Shopping: Who’s Liable If You’re Injured?

With wintery weather and the holidays upon us, the news is full of anxiety-inducing stories about the perils of holiday ...

Can I Be Fired for Claiming New Jersey Workers' Comp?

Most workers in New Jersey are protected by workers’ compensation laws, which require that employers carry insurance to ...

Holiday Displays in NJ Workplaces: What’s Legal?

As the weather grows cooler, the holidays are right around the corner. Many employers and workers are confused about ...

I Was Injured While Telecommuting…What Are My Rights?

If you are injured while working from home (sometimes known as “telecommuting” or “teleworking”), you may not realize ...

Telecommuting & the ADA

More and more employers are allowing employees to work from home (sometimes known as “telecommuting” or “teleworking”). ...

How Do Employee Benefits Affect Prevailing Wage Requirements?

If you work in construction, maintenance, or other building trades and services for public works in New Jersey, you ...

What Should I Do If My Employer Fails to Compensate My Work-Related Injury?

If you’ve been injured on the job in New Jersey, the NJ workers’ compensation system is designed to help replace your ...

Am I Entitled to the Prevailing Wage in New Jersey?

If you are a contractor, subcontractor, or tradesperson in New Jersey, some of your contracts may be subject to ...

NJ Bill Would Implement Portable Benefits Ideal for “Gig Economy”

As the landscape of the modern workforce shifts, many workers are missing out on traditional employment benefits like ...

What Is a "Permanent Partial Disability" in New Jersey Workers' Compensation?

If you’re injured at work or develop a work-related medical condition, the New Jersey workers’ compensation system can ...

Is Mental Illness a Protected Disability Under the NJLAD?

Mental illness is astoundingly common. It affects more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults, causing the loss of $193.2 billion in ...

Can I Get a DUI on My Bicycle in New Jersey?

As counterintuitive as it might seem, New Jersey law does not treat drinking and riding a bicycle as a DUI offense. NJ ...

What to Do If You're Injured at Work

If you have been injured on the job or have suffered an occupational illness in New Jersey, you may be entitled to ...

Islamic Society Can Build Mosque After N.J. Township Settles Lawsuit

The Islamic Society of Basking Ridge (ISBR) and the U.S. Justice Department both filed discrimination lawsuits in 2016 ...

What Are My Rights If I’m Stopped by the Police in New Jersey?

Have you been pulled over in New Jersey? If you are stopped by the police, you have both rights and responsibilities. ...

What Should I Know About New Jersey Bicycle Laws?

These days, many people are making lifestyle changes to improve their health and wellness. Some are eliminating soft ...

Who Pays When a Personal Injury Defendant Is a Minor?

Most personal injury lawsuits are filed against people who are at least 18 years old and considered adults. But what ...

Do You Have a Hostile Work Environment Claim?

Workplace incivility has become, essentially, a fact of life. Studies have shown that the vast majority of workers ...

10 Things You May Not Know About NJ Employment Law (Updated 2022)

If you work in New Jersey, it’s important to know your rights. Each state has different laws to protect employees, and ...

Can Your Political Beliefs Get You Fired?

Political discussions and arguments haven’t subsided following the election, and protests have continued across the ...

Can I Sue for Discrimination Under the NJLAD If I’m Not a Minority?

Workplaces are frequently not fair. Employers, supervisors, and even colleagues often act unfairly when recommending, ...

New Jersey Drone Laws: Stay Safe & Legal

Whether you’ve heard them buzzing around your neighborhood or seen them hovering in the park, drones are more popular ...

What to Do If You’re Injured on Commercial Property This Winter

When winter storms hit, ordinary daily activities can be a real struggle. Snow and ice can build up on sidewalks, ...

Winter Weather FAQ: Snow, Ice, and New Jersey Personal Injuries

It’s that time again! Winter weather is in full force in some parts of the country and is lurking around the corner for ...

Winter Driving Tips to Help Prevent a NJ Auto Accident

Every winter, there are a few days where weather catches drivers unaware, moving in quickly and snarling traffic for ...

How Long Do I Have to Be Employed to Get NJ Workers' Comp?

In New Jersey, most workers are protected by workers’ compensation laws. Workers’ comp is a kind of insurance that ...

Is Driving with a Cold as Dangerous as Driving Drunk?

As the cold and flu season approaches, you may find yourself with a bad case of the sniffles, sneezes, and general ...

My Child Was Injured at School! Can I Bring a NJ Personal Injury Suit?

Kids spend a lot of time at school or participating in school-related activities. If your child is injured at school or ...

FAQ: Politics in the Workplace

With election day right around the corner, it’s a good time to address politics as it relates to the workplace. Here ...

I Was Injured on the Job in New Jersey. Can I Be Fired?

If you’ve suffered an on-the-job injury, you may worry about more than your physical recovery—you may worry that you ...

World Rabies Day Raises Awareness for New Jersey Animal Attacks

September 28, 2016 is the 10th annual observance of World Rabies Day, a day created to raise awareness about the ...

Falls Prevention Awareness Day: Reducing Fall Down Injuries

Every September, the National Council on Aging sponsors National Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD) to increase ...

Watchdog Employees Often Face Adverse Employment Action

"Whistleblower" workplace laws are intended to protect employees who complain of illegal conduct by an employer, ...

New Jersey Prevailing Wage: Your Legal Rate of Pay

The New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act combats unfair labor practices by establishing a prevailing wage for workers who ...

New Jersey DUI/DWI Checkpoints Ramp Up Through Labor Day

New Jersey is ramping up its crackdown on drinking and driving through the end of August and the busy Labor Day weekend ...

Divorcing? The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Protects You

Recently the New Jersey Supreme Court concluded that protected “marital status” is not only limited to the state of ...

I Didn’t Understand My “Miranda” Rights. What Can I Do?

Fifty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Miranda v. Arizona. The landmark case requires that police ...

Pikachu and Personal Injuries: The Dangers of Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go is an augmented-reality video game that lets players use their cell phones to embark on real-world ...

Victim of Discrimination? What You Need to Know About the NJLAD

What Is the New Jersey Prevailing Wage?

Certain workers in New Jersey and New York are protected by “prevailing wage” laws. These are government-mandated rules ...

Bill Passes to Increase NJ Minimum Wage

Moving Toward a $15 Minimum Wage A bill aimed at increasing the New Jersey minimum wage has been approved by the state ...

Chris Christie Vetoes New Jersey Equal Pay Bill

Earlier this week, Governor Chris Christie conditionally vetoed S992, a bill that would have expanded current equal pay ...

US Supreme Court Supports NJ Policeman in Free Speech Lawsuit

Jeffrey Heffernan was a detective in the Paterson, New Jersey, police department. One day in April 2006, he stopped by ...

Bicycle Safety Tips for New Jersey Roads

As the weather warms up, bicyclists multiply on New Jersey roads. Some communities, like Basking Ridge, have booming ...

Wild Turkeys Terrorize Teaneck Area, Attack Residents

Thanksgiving isn’t for another seven months, but turkeys are everywhere in some northern New Jersey towns. And far from ...

New Jersey’s Terrifying Health Hazard: Lead

Although Flint, Michigan has been making the news for its lead-contaminated water, the New Jersey Department of Health ...

What to Do If You're Injured In a New Jersey Bicycle Accident

Collisions involving bicycles and motor vehicles can be some of the most frightening and debilitating accidents. More ...

Can I Sue My NJ Employer for a Hostile Work Environment?

Your boss is insufferable – he yells at you and has temper tantrums during which he throws office supplies. Your ...

New Jersey Religious Discrimination in the Workplace

Both New Jersey and federal laws prohibit an employer, other than a religious institution, from discriminating against ...

Age Discrimination: Exceptions to the Rules

It’s illegal under both federal and New Jersey state law for an employer to discriminate against any current or ...

Storms Bring Snow, Ice, and Slip-and-Fall Injuries

With winter storms hammering the eastern seaboard, just getting to work can be a dangerous chore. Even if you don't ...

NJ Based Johnson & Johnson to Lay Off 3,000 Workers

Johnson & Johnson announced recently that it will reduce its workforce by about 3,000 employees over the next two ...

New Bill Would Protect Breastfeeding in all NJ Workplaces

If you’re returning to work after the birth of a child, you may find yourself with a new dilemma: how to take breaks to ...

New Jersey Firefighters Sue Over Hearing Damage

If you’ve ever covered your ears as a shrieking fire truck passed, you know the loud sirens can make your ears ring ...

Camden Employee Claims Religious Discrimination over Henna "Tattoos"

What happens when an employee’s expression of religious beliefs conflicts with an employer’s dress code? A lawsuit ...

Dangerous Toys Can Lead to Product Liability Lawsuits

Every year, it seems that there’s a popular toy or product that is the subject of rampant bad publicity and multiple ...

NJ Supreme Court Relaxes Standards for Warrantless Auto Searches

Police officers are not generally allowed to search your car without a warrant unless there is “probable cause” (a ...

New Jersey Pregnancy Discrimination and Accommodation

If you’re pregnant, you know that it can upend your life in many ways. Being pregnant can make many ordinary tasks more ...

U.S. Senate Introduces New Bill to Combat Age Discrimination

This week, a bipartisan contingent of senators is introducing the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act ...

Ask a Newark Personal Injury Attorney: Multiple Accidents

Q: I have a question about personal injuries I've suffered in multiple accidents.

North Plainfield Woman Settles Premises Liability Suit for $522,000

A North Plainfield woman has settled a Middlesex County personal injury lawsuit against Dunkin' Donuts for more than ...

Basking Ridge A&P Workers Among Thousands to Suffer Layoffs

In the last few weeks, the parent company of A&P supermarkets filed layoff notices for 9,515 workers throughout 93 ...

What is the “Miranda” warning, anyway?

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to ...

Supreme Court Upholds Restrictions on Warrantless Auto Searches

**UPDATE: Later 2015 NJ case law has changed some aspects of the standard for vehicle searches. While the facts of this ...

Workers' Comp FAQ: Are You an Employee or an Independent Contractor?

If you’ve been hurt on the job, in order to file a claim for workers’ compensation, you must be considered an ...

Whistleblower Protection Extends to All Employees, Says Supreme Court

New Jersey’s Whistleblower Law (formally known as the Conscientious Employee Protection Act of 1986, or CEPA) protects ...

What Are my Rights During a New Jersey DUI/DWI Stop?

Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) carries stiff penalties in New Jersey because it ...

Can police search my vehicle during a traffic stop?

Long summer weekends can mean more law enforcement personnel on the streets. If you are stopped while driving, do you ...

Supreme Court Upholds Fair Housing Act Discrimination Claims

The Supreme Court ruled today on a case interpreting the national Fair Housing Act (FHA).[1] Although some states and ...

8 Weird Things You Can’t Legally Do With Your Dad or Grad

Today is Father’s Day, so you may be spending some time with your Dad (or father-in-law, or grandfather, uncle, or ...

Relief for exposure to secondhand smoke in the workplace

In February 2015, a workers' compensation judge determined that secondhand smoke in the workplace could be the basis ...

Who's liable if you're injured in an accident on foreclosed property?

Property owners are required to take reasonable care to maintain their property and ensure it remains safe for ...

Three cheers for… minimum wage?

Today’s NFL football players make between $435,000 (the minimum salary for a rookie) and $61 million per year. Want to ...

Laid off? You may have a discrimination claim.

Being laid off is a traumatic and difficult experience, no matter what the circumstances. Companies facing economic ...

Don't let the Easter Bunny Fall in Your Yard: Premises Liability 101

Maybe it’s a sneaky Leprechaun looking for his “pot o’gold” in your backyard, or that Easter Bunny hopping across your ...

Telecommuting to the Future: Successfully Working from Home

Ever get the feeling that life would be a little easier if you could be in two places at once? After all, it seems like ...

Mass Layoffs and Termination: Negotiating Severance Packages

The layoffs are coming! The layoffs are coming! Nothing can be scarier than hearing those words through the grapevine. ...

Cyber-Bullying in New Jersey

In New Jersey, bullying is a serious concern. The State of New Jersey is committed to eradicating harassment, ...

Offered severance? An attorney will protect your rights.

Leaving a job can be tumultuous, particularly if you’ve been laid off. If you’ve been offered a severance package, it ...

What is a Disparate Treatment Employment Discrimination Claim?

Headlines are swirling about the disparate treatment lawsuit filed by police officer Stanley Boatright, who was the ...

Job searching with a criminal convinction? “Ban the Box” law may help.

If you’re looking for a job, and have a prior criminal conviction, there’s some good news: the job market appears to be ...

The Minimum Wage Has Increased -- Are You Getting What You're Owed?

Have you been seeing a few extra dollars in your paycheck? On January 1, 2015, the minimum wage in New Jersey rose from ...

What You Need to Know about New Jersey Sick Leave Laws

The United States is the only developed country that does not require that employers offer paid sick leave to their ...

5 Ways You Can Benefit From Hiring an Employment Lawyer

The most cautious employer will occasionally need help from a lawyer at one point or another. While you may be able to ...

Should You Hire an Attorney?


 Hiring the right attorney is a very important decision. Not every matter requires the legal expertise of a seasoned ...

Partner Edward J. Herban Testifies in Support of New Jersey ABC Test Regulations

This week in Trenton, worker classification under New Jersey employment law took center stage as the New Jersey Senate ...

Mark | Lavigne Elevates Edward Herban and Taylor Ruggieri to Partner

Rowan University Faces Age Discrimination & Retaliation Lawsuit

The Mark | Lavigne Law Firm has filed suit in federal court on behalf of Dr. Rachel Pruncho, a Director of Research for ...

Jamison M. Mark Certified By The New Jersey Supreme Court As Civil Trial Attorney

We are thrilled to announce a significant achievement within our firm! Mark | Lavigne Law Firm is incredibly proud to ...

Employees Fight Back Against Wage Theft

Wage theft is a persistent and widespread problem in the U.S. One way employers illegally withhold employees’ pay is by ...

Mark | Lavigne, LLC Proudly Supports the Jersey Cares Coat Drive

Mark Law Firm Announces Merger with Lavigne Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Another Trial Victory for The Mark Law Firm

Recent Victories: Recovering Compensation for New Jersey Residents

Now more than ever, New Jersey residents need to know that they aren’t alone when they face victimization, retaliation, ...

New Jersey Minimum Wage Increases on January 1, 2022

On January 1, 2022, many New Jersey employees will see their paychecks get a little bigger as increases to the state's ...

NJ Supreme Court Rules NJ Employers Must Accommodate Pregnancy

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently decided its first case[1] related to the New Jersey Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ...

Ex-Employee Settles Wrongful Termination Lawsuit With City of Paterson

The City of Paterson, New Jersey, recently settled a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by its former affirmative ...

City Settles with Whistleblower Police Officer for $425,000

Late this summer, the city of Vineland, New Jersey, entered into a $425,000 settlement agreement with veteran police ...