The New Jersey Wage and Hour Law (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56a, et seq.) sets forth the rules employers must follow in paying overtime, the minimum wage, classifying workers, and more. In 2019, the legislature amended the wage and hour law, and a related statute, the New Jersey Wage Payment Law (N.J.S.A. 34:11-4.1 et seq.). The amendments increased the penalties for violations of the laws. They further lengthened the statute of limitations for suing … [Read more...] about New Jersey Wage and Hour Attorneys
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New Jersey Uninsured/Underinsured Car Accident Attorneys
If you get in a car accident with an uninsured/underinsured driver, you will need the help of New Jersey uninsured/underinsured car accident attorneys. A car accident can mean a dented bumper or cracked taillights. Unfortunately, it can also mean serious physical injuries and extensive damage to your car. In that case, you may face expensive medical bills and repair charges to fix your car. In addition, you may miss work and several … [Read more...] about New Jersey Uninsured/Underinsured Car Accident Attorneys
Restrictive Covenants in New Jersey
There are several types of restrictive covenants that are recognized by New Jersey courts. Courts acknowledge the need for a business to protect customer lists, trade secrets, intellectual property and proprietary information. But courts also recognize that people should be able to work. Consequently, courts often view improperly drafted restrictive covenants as a restraint of trade. Experienced New Jersey restrictive covenant attorneys can … [Read more...] about Restrictive Covenants in New Jersey
Public Transportation Accidents in New Jersey
New Jersey residents and others commute daily to and from New York City, Philadelphia, Trenton, and elsewhere on public transportation. Unfortunately, riders on trains and buses in New Jersey are injured in many types of accidents. And persons injured in public transportation accidents in New Jersey need the help of New Jersey public transportation accident attorneys. Serious public transportation accidents can and do happen in New … [Read more...] about Public Transportation Accidents in New Jersey
New Jersey Motorcycle Accidents Attorneys
We have all seen motorcyclists traveling on New Jersey highways on beautiful fall and spring days. However, New Jersey motorcycle accidents occur across the state. According to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, motorcyclists are 28 more times likely to die in a motor vehicle crash than passenger car occupants. They are five times more likely to be injured. Between 2012 and 2016, there were almost 12,000 crashes involving … [Read more...] about New Jersey Motorcycle Accidents Attorneys
New Jersey Equal Pay Act Attorneys
In April 2018, Governor Murphy signed into law the New Jersey Equal Pay Act, also known as the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (N.J.S.A. §10:5-1, et seq). The Equal Pay Act is an amendment to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and expands the equal pay protections in the LAD. The Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying members of identified protected classes less money than employees who are not in a protected class and who have … [Read more...] about New Jersey Equal Pay Act Attorneys