In addition to New York and New Jersey laws, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act governs workers’ wages and compensation. Employers must pay most employees a minimum wage and time-and-a-half for overtime. Managers and administrators, however, may be exempt from these...
Month: September 2022
Month: September 2022
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Distinguishing between employees and independent contractors
The distinction between employees and independent contractors is essential but it is not always well understood. Some of this is because there is no one test under federal law for identifying whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor....
Pregnancy discrimination and New Jersey’s new protocols
If you are working while pregnant, you should keep in mind that you have civil rights based on your pregnancy status. Federal law protects pregnant people and endows them the right to a work environment free of harassment and discrimination. Pregnancy discrimination...