Five Facts Employers Need to Know Before Hiring Undocumented Workers
Failure to verify an employee’s authorization to work in the United States can lead to serious legal issues. Knowing the basics of hiring undocumented workers is essential. Here are five facts that will help to avoid catastrophe:Authorization is required.Employers are required by law to verify that all employees are authorized to work in the United […]
Compassionate Law Firms Put Quality Before Quantity
The truth is being a lawyer is simply a job. It is the human that fills it, that makes the difference. The capacity for compassion defines the human. What is compassion?Defining CompassionGetting the job done is not about feeling sorry for clients. It is not about identifying with their feelings and emotions. Doing the job […]
Claims for Wrongful Termination During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Wrongful termination has become an extraordinarily complex matter during the COVID-19 outbreak. Employers are struggling to keep up with the massive changes in the legal landscape. With employees focused on remaining employed and feeding their families, it is just as unlikely that they are aware of the legal issues surrounding the pandemic. It is overwhelming, […]
An Urgent Q & A about NJ Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment claims in New Jersey are increasing at an astonishing rate. Around this time, in March of 2019, approximately 10,000 people filed for benefits. One year later, that number has reached over 1 million claims and continues to rise. Businesses are shutting down and workers are being laid off due to the Coronavirus. The N.J. Department […]
NJ Division on Civil Rights Responds to Questions About Covid-19
The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) is responding to questions about how the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) apply to individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. While COVID-19 does not discriminate, DCR will be investigating complaints of discrimination or harassment under the LAD, as […]
A Summary of Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 107
This is a time for us all to do our civic duty. On Saturday, March 21st, Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 107. This affects us all, especially small business owners. This office has always been a resource for employers and entrepreneurs. My family, the Sharlins, have a long history of serving Mercer County and […]
NJ Small Businesses Find Hope in the CARES Act
Cash is king. You may have prepared a three-to-six-month buffer, but you still need a contingency plan for when that runs out. There was little to no way for you to prepare for these unprecedented times and there are still bills to pay.Take full advantage of the CARES Act.The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Economic Injury […]
NJ Department of Labor Changes for 2020: What are your rights?
As of January 1, 2020, the New Jersey Department of Labor announced increases in the maximum benefit rates and taxable wage base as of January 1 for its Unemployment Insurance, Temporary Disability Insurance, Family Leave Insurance and Workers’ Compensation programs. It uses a statewide average weekly wage (SAWW) to determine worker’s compensation benefits every year. […]
Are English-Only Policies Legal?
Rules prohibiting employees from speaking Spanish are illegal, with few exceptions. Such cases are investigated by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). The EEOCC determines whether a policy is legal or not. In cases of discrimination based on such violations, it helps a great deal to have a Spanish-speaking attorney. Let’s explore some […]
No Small Business is Safe from Data Breaches
Macy’s, T-Mobile and restaurant chains like Moe’s, McAlister’s Deli, and Schlotsky’s have all suffered data breaches. That kind of thing only happens to them, right? Wrong. In 2020, if you own a small business and have a technology budget, security is the most significant investment you can make. What are some other technology investments? It could […]