On the paid leave front in New Jersey, Governor Murphy signed into law Bill A-3975 on February 19, 2019, which significantly expands benefits for employees under the existing New Jersey’s paid family leave laws, including the New Jersey Family Leave Act (FLA) and New Jersey Family Leave Insurance …

If you have a phone, you’ve likely received a robocall. Pre-recorded and automated, robocalls range from the genuinely helpful to the annoying and outright illegal. Billions of robocalls are placed every year, and 2018 saw more robocalls than ever before with a 41% increase in the number of calls …

Marijuana use has been approved for certain medical conditions in New Jersey since 2010 pursuant the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (“CUMMA”).  The enactment of CUMMA recognized the medical efficacy of marijuana for a limited class of persons suffering serious illness. The 2010 law, …

When starting a job with a new employer or while already working for one, many people have been faced with having to sign an employment agreement containing a non-compete or restrictive covenant clause. These provisions impose post-employment restrictions on individuals. For example, the clause …

Millions of Americans are using electronic cigarettes to get their nicotine fix. Electronic cigarettes, also called e-cigs or e-cigarettes, use lithium-ion batteries to heat propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin into clouds of flavored vapor. For many former and current smokers, e-cigs come with …

There are a couple of ways to locate a good personal injury attorney. Consider asking friends, colleagues and family members for a referral. Check with your state bar association. You could use Google or listings such as lawyers.com. Referral services could also help you find an attorney. However, …

On October 29, 2018 New Jersey will join many other states that require employers of all sizes to provide employees with up to 40 hours of paid sick leave during an employer established “benefit year”. Here is a snapshot of what you need to know about this law: Who must comply: All …

When it comes to working in the state of New Jersey, employers have certain duties to their employees. One of those duties involves making the work environment feel safe. However, when the comments and actions of management or fellow employees crosses the line, that duty can be compromised. When …