The decision to whistle blow is rarely easy, and those who have the courage to bring unlawful activity to light should know that they have rights to protect their careers. In New Jersey, the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) protects employees from...
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Is Your Employer Following the NJ Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?
All employees are given legal rights under both state and federal law. New Jersey passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to further protect pregnant women in the workplace environment. The law, which extends the protections under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act,...
eDiscovery Uncovered: The Electronic Discovery Process for Employees
In our digital age, eDiscovery plays a crucial role in helping employees who are seeking legal representation for their employment-related issues. When an employee approaches an employment lawyer for help, eDiscovery allows the lawyer to sift through vast amounts of...
Is Your RIF Termination Actually Wrongful Termination If You Were On Leave?
Navigating the aftermath of a Reduction in Force (RIF) can be daunting for employees who find themselves suddenly without a job. What's even more complex is understanding whether this termination, mainly when you were on leave, could actually be considered wrongful...
When Not to Sign a Severance Agreement
If you have been terminated from your company due to layoffs or possible discrimination, you may have received a severance package. While obtaining a financial cushion may sound appealing, remember that a severance agreement is a legal contract. As with any contract,...
A Guide to Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs) for Senior Executives
An LTIP, or Long-Term Incentive Plan, is a type of executive compensation package that is designed to reward senior executives for their long-term performance and commitment to the company and to encourage them to stay committed to the employer. Unlike other forms of...
Common tactics to expand a successful franchise as a franchisee
Those who dream of running their own business may choose to start a completely new company. The downside to building a business from scratch is that is a lot of risk and work involved in that approach. People have to develop a market niche, advertise, manage their...
Announcement: DOL Issues New Guidance on Independent Contractor Classification
Understanding the New Guidance: Are You Misclassifying Your Workers? The U.S. Department of Labor issued new guidance related to independent contractors. Their goal is to ensure that people who should be considered employees, with all of the benefits employees are...
Is New Jersey Non-Compete Law Enforceable?
In New Jersey, non-compete agreements have been a common practice among employers to protect their sensitive business information, such as customer lists and trade secrets, from being shared with competitors. These agreements, when employees sign them, act as a legal...
Plaintiff’s Perspective: Effectively Representing Employees in Workplace Investigations
This piece from Ayesha Hamilton appeared in NJSBA’s December 2023 issue of New Jersey Lawyer. As a plaintiff’s attorney, you are often retained before the employee is terminated. In most instances, you work in the background, guiding the employees as they navigate a...