Can you sue for unpaid time while working of the books?

You can make a minimum wage claim either with the New Jersey Department of Labor or the U.S. Department of Labor. Many employment attorneys will...

Can my employer really sue me?

There are unscrupulous agencies, especially in the IT field, that will make candidates sign non-compete agreements that prohibit them from going to...

How do I get unpaid wages & tips from my old employer & report for discrimination & paying under the table/not reporting wages?

If you were not paid the minimum wage, you can make a complaint with the NJ Department of Labor or the US Department of Labor. In addition, many...

I’m a registered nurse in the state of New Jersey.

If you are exempt and paid a salary then it is entirely lawful for them to ask you to remain on-call without extra compensation. If you are...

Was my employee rights violated?

Unfortunately, you do not have the right to have an attorney present when interviewed by your employer. Even if you had an attorney, they likely...

Can an employer sign off on your yearly evaluation without your knowledge or consent, saying they covered it with you &you agree

You should get a copy of your review just to make sure that you know what has been said about you. While it is likely to be considered a breach of...

Generally, employer video and audio surveillance is considered a "mandatory subject of bargaining" which means that the employer has to negotiate...

How do I determine if suspicions regarding an employee claiming disability are worth reporting?

If she applied for state disability benefits, then you could report the situation to the Division of Labor and Workforce Development. If she did...

Is it discrimination if my employer picks on me for things that they wouldn’t if a Caucasian employee did ?

If your employer is treating you more severely than it treats Caucasian employees that are doing the same things, then you would have a potential...

I have been victim of Defamation , and wrongful Termination .. can I sue ?

Defamation claims tend to be difficult to bring, the statements have to be statements of fact that are provably false and you must show that the...