Simple or severe misconduct

You probably mean the Notice of Appeal Hearing, which states that one of the issues to be determined in the hearing is whether you actions rise the...

Is this workers compensation retalation is this worth pursuing

In New Jersey, it is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an employee for filing a workers' compensation claim. I would recommend that...

With an order to show cause filed to break a non-compete agreement in general what intances will a judge enforce the non-compete

It is expensive and frequently unnecessary to file an order to show cause in order to narrow down the scope of an overly restrictive non-compete. ...

As a Sunday Church Leader, can my regular job enforce working on Sunday?

In New Jersey, employers must reasonably accommodate employees' religious beliefs. If you request a change of schedule so you can go to Church on...

Unemploymen after being terminated for not being able to relocate.

I think you definitely need to consult with an employment attorney on this issue. If you are disqualified due to misconduct, you only lose 6 weeks...

Is there anything I can do about being hired for a job then only days later told it had been given to someone else?

The answer to your question depends on the type of contract you were offered. You can seek to enforce an oral contract if it guaranteed employment...

Employer tried to terminate me while out on disability citing Job Abandonment then retracted letter, canI sue?

What I see is evidence of potential bias against pregnant and/or disabled employees. However, to have an actionable discrimination claim you also...

Can an employer accuse and dismiss an employee of wrongdoing with producing any evidence?

If you do not have an employment contract, you are considered an employee "at will" in NJ, which means that you can quit for any reason and you can...

How soon will you know if you win your apppeal

It depends on the Examiner who hears your case. My clients in New Jersey usually get the decision within 2 weeks. Please note that if you are...

First, termination for misconduct disqualifies one from receiving benefits only during the first 6 weeks of unemployment. If your appeal is not...