If an employee has a baby and is on NJS disability, then takes 6 wks paid Fam Leave Act, can they decide to "resign" their posit

You can always resign your position at any time. The paid leave for the family leave act recognizes and provides an opportunity to not work while...

Does one have to be paid the base salary during the non-compete period?

There is no legal requirement that you be paid your base salary during a non-compete period. Different companies do different things with their...

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Competent employment counsel charge between $300 and $600 per hour in New York. The review of a non-commpete and a verbal discussion with an...

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Is there such thing as a Class Action Wage Discrimination?

Besides the EEOC, an individual or a group of individuals could bring a pay discrimination claim on behalf of themselves and all others who are...

What steps do I take to receive unemployment after being fired for simple misconduct in nj?

You need to contineu to apply for benefits for each week that you are unemployed. After the eight week suspension is over, you will begin...

I am hiring Interns in NJ. I would like to hire three interns that work 3 days a week 3-6 hours at a time.

Here is a link to the Department of Labor's guidance on thekind of programs qualify as unpaid internships or training programs....

I feel I have been racially discrimiated again by a private cab service and they refuse, or at least the dispatcher refuses to g

If you believe the dispatcher is discriminating against you due to your race, you should complain to a supervisor, human resources or the owner of...

If you are required to attend the training as a condition of your employment, then these in-service trainings would probably be considered work...

Is it legal for a company to take an entire department and change the pay from hourly to commission in the state of NJ?

Yes the employer can change the way that it pays. The only issue is any changes must be prospective - your employer cannot change the way you are...

As a salary employee, are you required to work over 48 hours? and when you mis a day but still have 35 hours and are docked for

In order to be considered exempt under federal and state law, you must receive a salary that does not vary from week to week regardless of the...