Can an employer take away my benefits for changing my name after naturalization?

Based on the scant information provided, it sounds completely bogus. More information is needed and you definitely need to contact an employment...

Can an employer deduct money from my paycheck without my knowledge and consent?

If you are a W-2 employee of the agency, you should have been paid at minimum 2 times per month and failure to do so is in violation of the New...

I echo Ms. Baker's comments. If the statements contained in the affidavit are false statements and you sign them, you are probably committing a...

My Employer Sued me for breach of contract? I have been terminated by my employer with two weeks notice. hence i breached

As you describe the facts, it sounds like the employer violated the New Jersey Wage Payment Act. That law requires the employer to pay its...

Can a job fire me after being with the company 4 years for an old criminal charge? Even after I passed my original background ck

New Jersey recently passed a law called 'ban the box' which prohibits an employer (who has at least 15 or more employee for 20 weeks during a...

Do I have recourse if I'm hired with the understanding I/ fam have to make life changes and them backout without notice reason?

You may have options. The New Jersey Appellate Division has ruled that where an employer has hired an employee from out of state and the employee...

Is it considered discrimination if I was told "I don't have the personality" for a position?

If that is the employer's real reason, then it is not illegal discrimination. But if it is a stereotype based on the fact of your gender, race,...

Can I sue an employer for not disclosing to me that my life was directly threatened (multiple times) by a client?

Although the facts are straight forward but the legal issues are complex. If you were hurt by the "client" without you knowing about the prior...

Do I have to quit my job?

You may have what is known as a promissory estoppel or detrimental reliance claim but it is tricky. The New Jersey Appellate Division has ruled...

Need help finding legal resources in ongoing retaliation campaign by ex employer

You may have a whistleblower claim under federal and/or NJ law. But you need to consult an employment attorney ASAP.