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When you start a job, you are paid on either an hourly basis, or you are paid a yearly salary. Whether you are paid an hourly rate or a yearly salary depends on how you are classified as an employee. The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) mandates that employers pay...
Employers misclassifying employees is a common problem in New Jersey. Not only is this a legal violation, but it prevents workers from getting all the benefits to which they are entitled. Regardless of whether it is done intentionally or it is due to a simple mistake,...
Workplace discrimination is incredibly common. Although some of this discrimination is hidden, other times its pretty obvious. But there are some situations where the actions in question are on the line, which can lead to a lot of questions being asked and legal...
Increasing overtime pay for blue collar workers was a hotly contested issue during President Barack Obama’s administration. Donald Trump was not as committed to raising overtime pay as either Obama or Biden. President Joe Biden made increasing overtime one of his...
People’s work performance and skills should be the factors that are used to determine whether they receive raises, promotions, demotions, are terminated and how other employment decisions are made in New Jersey. Unfortunately, this is not always how decisions are...
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...
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....
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...
For New York employers and employees, attendance requirements are based on workplace policy and what state law says about how this is regulated. This is designed to provide guidelines and protect both sides. In the past, however, there has been a certain level of...
You work hard for a living, and you deserve to be paid for the hours you work. This can include compensation for hours worked over the standard 40-hour workweek. Many workers in New York and New Jersey are owed overtime pay above and beyond their regular wages if they...