Insurance brokers in New Jersey are concerned that some small businesses will be forced to drop their employees' insurance coverage, as many may choose to buy federally subsidized individual health insurance, instead of signing up for insurance offered by the...
Year: 2014
Will Paid Sick Leave Make Employers Sick?
Generally, private section employers are not required to pay employees for sick days. In New Jersey, there is no law that requires that. However, there has been a small movement in cities across the country to require certain businesses to pay their workers for sick...
A Brief Look at New Jersey’s Domestic Violence Law
Domestic violence is a serious societal problem and its consequences can last a lifetime and cut across generations. Most victims of domestic violence are women and it is estimated that one in every four will be a victim at some point in their lifetime. That is why...
Employers checking Facebook: an unwarranted intrusion or a check on unwarranted behavior?
"Creeping" is a word used by some to describe those who scour through Facebook and examine other people's profiles. This is commonly known and accepted by many Facebook users. But what if your employer had the right to "creep" on our Facebook accounts? We seem...
Hurricane Sandy and the Fight between Property Owners and Insurance Companies
In 2012, Super Storm Sandy battered New Jersey. When the dust (or water) settled, many New Jersey property owners were left with significant damage to...
More Money or More Problems: New Jersey Voters Raise the Minimum Wage
Last November, New Jersey voters amended the State Constitution to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.25. Business owners opposed the proposal and claimed that it would lead to job losses and undermine their ability to move past the lingering effects of the...
Child Support Payments in New Jersey: A General Overview
After parents separate or get divorced, states require that child support payments be made to allow a child to continue to enjoy a certain standard of living. The amount that must be paid is based on a number of factors, including the number of children, the...
Proposed Changes in Alimony Payments in NJ: Two Competing Views
Going through a divorce is difficult for all involved and issues with alimony payments can create further bad blood in an already testy relationship. An alimony payment is money paid by an ex-spouse to the other as ordered by a court in a divorce case. Currently in...