My NJ employer required I sign a non compete after starting my new position and I am wondering if it can be enforced?

Without reading the non-compete agreement and understanding your specific circumstances, I cannot give you a definitive answer, but generally a...

I am female. If a male in my company with the same job title makes more than I do, is it discrimination?

A comparison of the two positions will be very fact sensitive and I don't have enough facts here. The Equal Pay Act requires women to receive the...

Both may have a duty. The landlord based on the invitee status of the injured party and the property management company based on its contract with...

Do I have to sign a non compete?

Yes, if you want to keep your job. Unlike in PA, a NJ employer does not have to give some additional benefit such as a bonus or promotion to make...

Can my lawyer settle an automobile lawsuit for less than the policy limits of the person I am suing and *still* pursue "UIM"

Your lawyer is correct. You can accept the $40K settlement with the other driver and proceed against your UIM policy. In NJ, since it is called...

Is it possible to bring legal action for a product bought from the USA by someone living in the UK?

Your mother could potentially bring a defective product lawsuit here in the U.S. in the jurisdiction where the USA company is located. However,...

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I am on disability for severe clinical depression and anxiety. My job keeps contacting me, which makes my condition worse.

You are not eligible for unemployment if you quit unless you can demonstrate necessitous and compelling circumstances for quitting. While an...

Will private health insurance co subrogate in federal workers compensation claim? Am I at risk for using private ins instead?

Talk to a qualified workers compensation attorney soon. However, pursuing private insurance could compromise your workers compensation claim as it...

Is there a state law requiring a minimum percentage a company must pay a sales manager/employee

No. There are only laws pertaining to minimum wage and overtime. Strictly commission based employees must receive sufficient commission to equate...

What defines who is a party to a lawsuit?

You can send interrogatories only to named parties. In federal court, you are limited to submitting 25 interrogatories per party without leave of...