New Jersey Business And Employment Law
Without exception, it is always your employer’s lawyer who prepares the severance agreement. That means that it is designed to achieve all of the company’s objectives, i.e. to get you to release any and all claims that you might have against your former employer in...
The New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act ("CEPA") (NJSA 34:19-1 et. seq.) protects employees from retaliation by their employer if the employee discloses or threatens to disclose to a supervisor or a public body some violation of law or other fraudulent or...
Vance v. Ball State UniversityWho is a supervisor? Why is this important?Title VII of the Civil Rights Act imposes liability upon an employer for the actions of a supervisor. This means it is particularly important to define who is a supervisor, i.e. whose actions...
In some industries, such as commercial transportation, state and federal law requires employee drug testing. But what about those industries where its not required but is useful? Here are some issues to think about when drug testing your employees: Make sure that the...
In an article in SMART CEO Magazine, Lindsay Enay provides some valuable considerations to think about before you fire an employee. 1. "Is this a performance problem or a personality problem?" The answer is easy if its a performance problem. You know you need to get...
What have you done to mentor someone today? Don't forget that your success is a collaborative effort in which your team plays an integral part. So mentoring isn't a waste of time but rather, an investment in your own success. When you "lift as you rise", you are...
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If, after careful consideration, you decide that it is time for the company to separate from an employee, you must continue to use the same care you used in reaching that decision. Consider the following steps to guide your actions: Make sure you have documented the...
PROTECT YOURSELF: Things to think about when starting your business... When starting your business, think about the ways in which you can and should protect yourself, your personal assets and your family. 1. Make sure you chose the appropriate corporate form. It is...
The break-up of a partnership is no different from a divorce. Let's call it a business divorce. It is every bit as emotionally, financially and physically taxing as leaving your spouse. Much like a pre-nuptial agreement, it is imperative that you have a partnership...