Worker protection laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the New Jersey state minimum wage set fair pay standards for employees in New Jersey. Despite these laws, some employers still violate employees’ rights to be compensated adequately. In fact, just...
What is it? Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress or otherwise known as IIED, is a civil tort where an offender acts in an intentionally or recklessly manner that causes the victim to suffer severe emotional distress. In claiming IIED, there are 4 things that...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) is a new federal law that applies only to accommodations and will go into effect on June 27, 2023. PWFA requires covered employers to grant “reasonable accommodations” for “known...
Gaslighting and gaslighters. What are they, a new lighter used to ignite something? Not quite. Gaslighting refers to a form of psychological manipulation where someone (i.e. the gaslighter) causes another to question their perception, emotions, and memory. Gaslighting...
Coercive Control Domestic abuse is not always verbal or physical. There is a more subtle type of abusive behavior that is equally harmful: coercive control. Coercive control is the strategic form of ongoing oppression and terrorism used to instill fear. More...
One of the most popular shows right now is HBO's Succession, which is about the messy machinations of the Roy family's media business after their father dies. They fight. They jockey. They betray. And it's very entertaining and the last thing you want for your...
In New Jersey, courts can assign guardians to oversee adults who cannot care for or make decisions for themselves. Because adults are presumed to be legally competent, the court must first determine whether the person is incapacitated before it can grant legal...
It’s a creepy picture, right? But a scary one if it happens to you. When an elderly parent dies and leaves a will, it’s generally assumed that they were competent and of sound mind to make it. But there are several grounds for survivors may challenge the will. One is...
Great scene, right? A busy restaurant with no masks in sight! But the enjoyment of a meal, or the smooth operation of a business that was battered by Covid, can potentially be ruined if an unruly dog – or owner – comes in. So any owner or manager, especially, should...
is pleased to announce that Sandra M. Barsoum has become a partner of the firm. Ms. Barsoum’s practice focuses on civil litigation. She has extensive experience in handling a variety of matters within the realm of employment law, such as...
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