Can a bonus be pay for overtime?

A bonus cannot be paid in lieu of overtime. I recommend that you meet with an experienced employment law attorney to determine whether your...

Can I be harassed at work because I filed workmen comp case?

Retaliation, in the form of harassment, because a worker filed a worker's compensation law is against the law. Specifically, such behavior...

Can my employer decline to reimburse the business related expenses incurred by me after it is approved by my supervisor?

It sounds like you may have a viable claim. Two thoughts come to mind. First, check your employee handbook to see if there is anything in it...

Can I file a lawsuit against an employer I worked for off the books?

The issue of whether you worked off the books depends on whether you were an employee or an independent contractor. If you were an independent...

No two original copies are not necessary. Both parties can sign one original and then a photo copy of that original can be kept by the second...

It appears that your employer may have violated the the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (“CEPA), N.J.S.A. 34:19-1, et seq., which...

Do I have a case for punitive damages if I accepted an offer, turned down other higher offers to learn the offer was not there?

You may have a promissory estoppel or detrimental reliance claim. To succeed on this claim, plaintiff must prove each of the following facts: ...

What are my rights

NJ requires most employees to be paid every two weeks: N.J.S.A. 34:11-4.2. Time and mode of payment; paydays Except as otherwise provided by...

Can employer allow staff to say hateful things about you in an employee evaluation survey & just e-mail comments to you?

State and Federal "laws against discrimination were not intended to become a “general civility code for the American workplace”, Oncale v....

Do I have a case for wrongful termination?

Very interesting post. Please respond to these questions: #0 - what is the source of your statement that you should have been given a verbal...