In today’s unstable economic client, jobs come and go much more rapidly than ever before. But what if you lost your job under illegal circumstances? There are laws in New Jersey designed to protect employees from being unfairly terminated. Each situation is unique — if you fear you have been a victim of wrongful termination, … Continue reading How NJ Wrongful Termination Laws Protect You as an Employee→
Owning a business means crossing every “T” and dotting each “i.” Employers who fail to set forth employee expectations by providing clear-cut, legally-sound employee handbooks, manuals, policies, and procedures leave themselves wide open to controversy and confusion — and, even worse, lawsuits and legal liability. Here are the top five reasons having an employee handbook … Continue reading Five Reasons Every Company Needs Employee Manuals and Personnel Policies→
Have you reported fraud within an organization? You may be entitled to more than just a feeling of satisfaction after doing a good deed. If you recover funds for the government after reporting fraud under the False Claims Act, you might be entitled to compensation. Our NJ whistleblower lawyers can assist you in pursuing a … Continue reading Whistleblower Rewards: Qui Tam Lawsuits Explained→
You work hard. You show up on time, perform your job well, and get praise from your superiors. You do not deserve to be taken advantage of. Wage and hour laws are dedicated protections for New Jersey workers so you get paid every cent you deserve. When unscrupulous employers deny you basic rights as an … Continue reading Do Wage And Hour Laws Apply to Me?→
As a dedicated worker, you count on your retirement benefits when it’s time for you to finally end your professional career. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is designed to protect hard-working people like you who are relying on retirement benefits and/or pensions promised by your employer. When your employer fails to deliver your … Continue reading Does ERISA Apply to Me?→
Your loved ones deserve the best care. They deserve to be treated dignity and respect. When you place an elderly family member in an assisted living facility, you expect their best interests are protected. Unfortunately, physical, sexual, emotional, mental, and financial abuse inside nursing homes is all too common. If you suspect someone you love … Continue reading 10 Signs of Nursing Home Abuse→
You can’t work. Your disability is preventing you from providing for your family, and performing the tasks you once loved. When you can no longer hold a job due to a physical or mental illness, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. A SSD lawyer in NJ can evaluate your situation and … Continue reading What Do Social Security Disability Benefits Cover?→
To file a wrongful death claim in NJ, you need to act within two years of the decedent’s death. So, once your loved one passes, you have two years from that date to pursue legal action if you suspect wrongdoing. The clock starts running as soon as your loved one dies. That may seem like … Continue reading How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in NJ?→
Many people ask what is a slip and fall accident and can I make a claim if I am involved in a slip and fall accident? In short, a slip and fall claim is civil action, and based on a claim that the property owner was negligent in allowing some dangerous condition to exist that … Continue reading What Is A Slip And Fall Accident?→
An Elizabeth man was struck by another car that was attempting to make a right turn from the left lane while driving in the right lane on North Avenue in Scotch Plains. He suffered two herniated disks and had to undergo two operations to remove a disk and fuse vertebrae with bone and plates. He … Continue reading Pedestrian Struck By Car Settles for $850,000.00→