Qualifying for Worker’s Compensation During COVID-19
Covid-19 is not an occupation-related illness unless you are a first responder or healthcare provider. If you are otherwise employed, you probably will not be qualified to receive worker’s compensation benefits. Any exceptions will be based on your circumstances or the state you live in.What is an occupational disease?Employers have always been required to compensate […]
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 […]
Inner-Cities Are the Place to be When it Comes to Small Business
CEOs surveyed by the national nonprofit group Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) repeatedly cite inner-cities as locations that have been hospitable to their business growth and development, according to ICIC CEO, Steve Grossman. Based in Boston, ICIC issued a report this past October in conjunction with the unveiling of this year’s Inner City […]
NJ Mediation Program – Helping to Avoid Foreclosure
Today, for many people, the threat of foreclosure looms large. This is the case in New Jersey as well as many other states. The response to this crisis has been the implementation of foreclosure mediation programs. Foreclosure mediation is simply a process where borrowers and lenders are given the opportunity to work out an alternative […]
Law Office of H. Benjamin Sharlin LLC – Celebrating Its One Year Anniversary!
After practicing for nearly 10 years with other firms, in October 2014, H. Benjamin Sharlin launched his law practice to better suit the needs of individuals and small businesses in Mercer County and the surrounding areas. This past year, Mr. Sharlin has aggressively represented clients in areas, including construction litigation, employment law, personal injury, workers’ […]