New Jersey Business And Employment Law
You have just been handed a severance package or agreement, now what? You are still reeling from the termination, whether its a company wide layoff or a targeted one. Meetings with the human resources representative in the HR conference room are never a good thing....
We've all been there! Dealing with the office bully, who may happen to be your boss, is no easy task. But before you quit, consider this case. An attorney, Ann Dooley, worked for a large firm. She was publicly berated and humiliated by a partner when she sought...
http://www.njlawjournal.com/home/id=1202724384431/Booz-Allens-Suit-Over-Defections-to-Deloitte-Survives?mcode=1202617074826&curindex=0 Booz Allen sued when a group of its employees resigned and went over to Deloitte. A federal Judge in Newark, New Jersey,...
Do you have a right to privacy at work? As an employer or employee, it is imperative that you understand the parameters of your right to privacy while at work. As a general rule, employees are not entitled to an expectation of privacy when using work emails on devices...
Your employee handbook is an important document in protecting your business. But even more important is the uniform application of the policies and procedures contained in it. This is especially important if you are a small employer and employ family and non-family...
To Oppose or Not to Oppose: Unemployment Compensation applications. An employee is eligible to file a petition for unemployment compensation after the employment has been terminated. To remain eligible for unemployment benefits, the employee must show that he or she...
Bullying is an intolerable and abusive situation that makes you dread coming to work, increases your stress levels while at work and at home, and drastically reduces your productivity. Unfortunately, there are no laws that can protect you against workplace bully in...
Downsizing looks different for different companies and packages may vary from employee to employee. In larger companies, downsizing and layoffs may automatically come with “hand raiser” packages. This means that the company may ask for volunteers to give up their...
Some executive level employees may be bound by a non-compete agreement that they signed at the start of their employment. This means that they are limited in where they may work or the type of job they may take if they wish to leave their current position. While...
When deciding to move on to a new position, you should consider what ties you to your current job. In some instances, employees may have signed an employment agreement that may restrict his or her ability to continue work in the industry for a certain time. This type...