Recently the small Houston Tx based company I work for sent notice to the New Jersey facility of a temporary layoff.

Yes, this is legal. Keep in mind that those who have sick and vacation time will receive their full salary for that time, as opposed to what...

As a part time employee, can a large employer terminate you for needing time off to care for a relative?

Given that you left your employment for a reason not attributable to the work, it is unlikely that you will be deemed eligible for unemployment...

Unemployment claim penalties

To quote an old adage, honesty is always the best policy. Make your case that you were job hunting over the internet while you were away. The...

Coverage under NY Warn Act

Yes, this is legal. Under the New York WARN Act, your employer is required to give you either 90 days' notice of the closing or 90 days' pay in...

Does everyone who files a complaint with the EEOC get a right to sue letter ?

You have received right to sue letters from the EEOC because it does not believe your claims are valid and has decided not to pursue them on your...

I work in a drafting firm. I always knew my boss was a little perverted and it never bothered me until yesterday. It was always

You should review your employer's sexual harassment policy and follow the complaint procedure, which should encourage you to report the incident to...

If laid off do I have to train employees taking over my responsibilities.

Yes, this is legal, unless you belong to a union and your collective bargaining agreement says otherwise. You have the choice to accept the...

We are amending a complaint in Law Div., in NJ for employment law. I want to list besides my former company more related...

Various factors would have to be considered, including common ownership and control and whether certain corporate formalities were followed. This...

Is there any laws in governing employers having to have to pay you for acrued vacation time if you are terminated from your job

No New Jersey law requires employers to pay accrued vacation time after employment ends. However, if the company has such a policy or regularly...

Employers are prohibited from discriminating against you because you have been called for jury duty. In addition, employers are not permitted to...