In NJ, if an employee fails a random drug test can the employer terminate employment?

The short answer is: Yes. Present illegal drug use is not considered a covered disability or any type of protected category. Therefore,...

Can my employer ask me if my support group would be beneficial when I ask for an extended lunch as part of my ADA accomodation?

I don't see a violation. Under the ADA, when you ask for a reasonable accommodation, you and the employer are required to engage in an interactive...

Your condition may qualify as a disability under state or federal law. If so, light duty MIGHT be a reasonable accommodation. You should seek...

Unless "locked in" by contract, an employer can prospectively change wages at any time. However, they cannot change the wage rate for any work you...

Can I be terminated from my job because of disability leave

NJ disability insurance is an INCOME continuation statute, not a job protection statute. Therefore, the fact that you were collecting disability...

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Should a demotion "job offer" post-merger trigger severance?

There are no state or federal laws that require companies to offer severance. Severance, therefore, is offered either (a) the company voluntarily...

When changing jobs, I was offered more in salary but less in PTO. I tried to negotiate this, but the company was firm.

With very limited exception, no state or federal law requires any employer to provide you with any form of paid time off. Doing so is strictly at...

Can I be sued or charged for breaking company policy?

If your company has a policy against such a practice, or states that discounted purchases are for personal use only, you might be facing a "theft...

Is it legal to be paid 2 different wages for the same job?

As long as your company is complying with federal and state minimum wage and overtime provisions, it is absolutely legal to pay two different rates...

Is this correct?

While federal and many state laws protect your job position while you are on active duty, none of these laws require your employer to continue...