Many people have heard of the “One Bite Rule” when it comes to owner liability for dog bites. One Bite laws do not hold a dog owner liable for the losses of bite victims if they did not know or had no reason to know that their dog had the propensity to bite. Once the…
Employment discrimination can occur just as easily in the public sector as it can at private companies. Though discrimination can take place at any time, it often occurs during the hiring or promotion process. Less qualified applicants may be hired or promoted due to bias in the department. Such discrimination is unlawful in New Jersey…
So you’re an employer and you’ve received an anonymous complaint. It could be from a member of the public, or from one of your employees speaking anonymously about a coworker. It may give you little to go on, and provide no information on how to follow up for more information or to even resolve the…
New Jersey Wage Discrimination Laws For many Americans, talking about your salary in the workplace can be an uncomfortable experience at best—but at worst; it can jeopardize your position within the company. If an employer takes actions against an employee for merely discussing their wages and preparing to fight for a higher salary, this can…
It’s almost impossible these days to go through life without a smartphone, and employees in the workplace are no exception. Even in cases where they have a work issued cell phone, the ubiquitous nature of one’s personal phone causes some tension between employers and their employees when used in the workspace. Here is a look…
One of the scariest words in a homeowners’ vocabulary is foreclosure, the possibility that you might lose your house and be forced to move out of everything you’ve worked and strived for. If you’re struggling with paying off your mortgage, this can be a very real fear. New Jersey is among the highest in the…
A mortgage lender cannot simply take your property, no matter how late you may be on your payments. Instead, New Jersey law requires that mortgage lenders follow specific procedures in order to lawfully foreclose on a property. As part of the process, property owners have the right to fight back against the foreclosure by raising…
We are living in a world few could have imagined 50 years ago. Picture a scene from Mad Men: A busy Manhattan office flowing with white males. They all dressed the same, grew up the same way, and saw the world more or less alike. In this twenty-first century, that is no longer the case.…
Federal and State laws require employers to provide their employees with a safe workplace that is free from harassment and unfair treatment. However, discrimination in the workplace occurs in many situations, but it isn’t always overt. Subtle discriminatory actions are common and it can be hard to prove. Employees often sense something is not right…
New Jersey law provides protections for employees who sustain work-related injuries or illnesses. Most employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance and, when an employee is injured on the job, they can make a claim to receive benefits for medical treatment, wage replacement, and disability payments. The workers’ compensation process can be complex, however, and not…