My employer is making employees pay for honest mistakes

Illegal. From NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Wage and Hour Compliance FAQs: "Q. Are employers allowed to deduct for shortages...

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I work in nj for min. wage, employer is requiring us to buy nonslip shoes without reimbursement, is that legal?

It appears that your employer’s actions are lawful. Here is a FAQ from the NJ Department of Labor on a related question that is relevant to your...

Can an opposing attorney be sanctioned for making disparaging remarks against you in social media like FB?

Typically the NJ Ethics Committees do not investigate matters that are currently in litigation. You can certainly contact your county’s ethics...

Can my job discipline me if I don't want to lead the company cheer?

Generally speaking, in NJ, a company can discipline an employee for any reason it wishes (even for reasons which you consider stupid or...

Which state's employment law applies if I live in WA, employer incorporated in Texas, and I worked in New Jersey?

I have not reviewed your employment agreement, so I cannot provide you with a detailed analysis of your particular situation. However, generally,...

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Should I report my boss to the department of labor and IRS?

If your employer owes you wages, you can file a complaint with New Jersey's Department of Labor under the Wage Payment Law or the Wage and Hour...

How can I find an employment lawyer for a wrongful termination who would take the case on a contingency basis?

A contingency fee basis agreement is only typically reserved for the strongest employment law cases. In order to help you determine whether you...

My employeer is trying o get me to quit I've worked for this company almost 30 years, I'm 57 years old.

It sounds like you may have a cause of action for age discrimination. I recommend that before you take any action (e.g. resign or get fired), you...

Testifying against supervisor

Without looking at any of the relevant documents (e.g. org. bylaws, employee handbook, etc) it would be impossible to provide you with an accurate...

I fell in March because of snow. There was one witness. I had surgery. It was a Saturday, I work M to Sat 7am to 5pm, and tak

NJ follows the "premises rule" in determining whether worker's compensation will cover a slip and fall. The pivotal questions under the premises...