Immediately! Don’t wait.Well, first, file your application for unemployment compensation benefits but then contact legal counsel. It is worth discussing the matter with an attorney, even briefly, to make sure that you have notbeen wrongfully terminated. This is...
Month: January 2014
Are you a Target For Termination?
Are you next on the list? How can you tell? These are normal concerns for any employee in the workforce, especially in a bad economy where every WSJ or NYTimes article foretells of more layoffs and corporate budget cuts. How can you protect yourself in this...
Hamilton Law Quoted in The Reporter
Ayesha Hamilton, Esq. of was quoted in The Reporter December 2013. Learn more about Kyle's Riess' story here: http://www.thereporteronline.com/general-news/20131204/teen-says-he-was-fired-because-of-disability
LGBT Rights in Pennsylvania
PA HB 300/SB 300: "An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for the title, for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing...
Prepare to Expect the Unexpected
Happy New Year! With that comes a brand new start for both you and your employer. The word on the street is that the economy is improving but the average Joe disagrees. The unemployment rates are still high and homes are still in foreclosure. So, what does the start...
How companies can protect themselves against retaliation claims
If you run a business in New Jersey or any other state, it is important that you don't retaliate against employees. However, you shouldn't shy away from disciplining employees simply because they have recently engaged in a protected activity. In most cases, the facts...
Behind the Scenes: How Small Firms Deliver Results with Impact
It's no secret that small firms and solo practitioners can deliver big results. Ask almost any independent lawyer (or any entrepreneur, for that matter) after a few years in business what has made them successful and the responses are often surprising. Of course, it...
Ayesha Hamilton – Celebrating 15 Years Serving Clients
As the Hamilton Law Firm celebrates 15 years, we can't help but look back on the reasons the firm was founded and all we hoped to accomplish. From day one, Ayesha Hamilton, Esq. has worked to provide the highest level of service to her clients, both employees and...
Business partnerships on shaky ground
The idea of having a partner in your business venture may have developed as you explored your options and developed your business plan. On the other hand, it is possible that the original idea for your venture included a partner, and together you built your business...
Crown Act Signed into Law in December 2019 Will Change Employee Policies and Enforcement
In December 2019, Gov. Murphy signed into law the new Crown Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair Act) which includes discrimination based upon "traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type,...
Business Best Practices for 2020
As you look forward to the year ahead, you should be taking the time to evaluate your existing systems and processes. This is particularly important if you have not updated your HR policies within the last year and are not keeping up with the changes in NJ law as they...
The Effect of Legalizing Marijuana on the workplace.
As the New Jersey legislature proceeds through its "lame duck" session in the last days of 2019, it is possible that the Assembly and Senate may revisit the bill legalizing recreational marijuana usage and vote to adopt same. While the legislation will decriminalize...
SB 4204: Changing the Way Independent Contractors Can Work In New Jersey.
Making it harder to use or be an independent contractor in New Jersey. Senate Bill 4204, that changes the standard for how New Jersey will classify independent contractors, is barreling towards the finish line. This Bill, sponsored by Senator Sweeney, moves the...
COMPLIANCE TIPS: Employee Classification
In May 2018, NJ Gov. Phil Murphy established a Task Force on Employee Misclassification focused on ensuring that employees are properly classified as W-2 wage earners rather than 1099 independent contractors. The Task Force enforces the ABC test set forth in Hargrove...
Proactive steps that minimize harassment claims in the office
Employers have to think about many things just to keep their business running. Everything from dealing with employees to marketing plans may be part of your responsibilities as an employer, and this means you may not have much room to think about preventing certain...
2020 Solo Small Firm Conference-NJSBA
