Taking leave to take care of your grandmother is not covered under either FMLA or NJFLA, unless your grandmother is your guardian, adoptive or...

Can I dock employee pay for the actual minutes they are late?

Yes, provided the employee is non-exempt. An exempt employee will lose exempt status if you deduct for lateness.

I had a 3 year contract that provided I could only be fired for cause. I was fired without cause 2 months ago. I am now employed

If you can prove you were fired for cause in breach of your contract, you would likely be entitled to the difference between your former salary...

Worker Compensation Penalty in New York for Staffing Company based in NJ.

If an employee works a certain number of hours per year in New York, you must carry New York workers' compensation insurance. You should retain an...

Do I need an attorney to file a formal complaint with my agency?

I agree with my colleagues. Employment law can take many twists and turns that may not be apparent to the uninitiated. So unless you want to take a...

Is it legal to use a past performance incident as leverage to layoff a retirement age eligible employee during a RIF?

Yes, it is legal to use past performance when determining who to lay off as part of a RIF. However, there may be problems with this RIF in terms...

Dental associate contract

An employment attorney who has experience handling contracts of medical professionals would be the best person to review your contract for you.

My boss makes my work environment very uncomfortable, he constantly tries to make me look bad but fails

It is possible you are being targeted because you are a woman. You should write down all the instances in which you believe your boss targeted...

There's dual filing in NY, so if you file with one agency your charge will automatically be filed with the other. However, the agency you file with...

When did NJ unemployment begin holding phone conferences and question and answers between employer and employee?

Yes, and it may be beneficial to you, the employer. NJ Unemployment is making it more difficult for employees to collect. By hearing the...