Added on 03/21/2017 by kalsonlaw
Many times I am asked whether an employer can require an employee to submit to a “Fitness for duty exam” as a condition of continued employment. The answer is, it depends on the reason for the request. If an employee is hurt on the job and out on temporary disability through Workers’ Compensation, then a … Continue reading “FITNESS FOR DUTY EXAMS by Carolyne S. Kalson”
Read MoreAdded on 02/23/2017 by kalsonlaw
There are actually three family medical leave acts that apply to employees in the State of New Jersey. The Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) cover the absences of an employee from work. The third Act, commonly referred to as paid family leave, is administered through … Continue reading “UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE by Carolyne S. Kalson”
Read MoreAdded on 12/15/2016 by kalsonlaw
Most employees in New Jersey do not understand the concept of employment “at-will”. In the absence of a contract or statute, an individual’s employment is at-will in New Jersey and the employee is subject to termination with or without cause. An employee can be terminated for any reason or no reason or even a false … Continue reading “EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL”
Read MoreAdded on 12/08/2016 by kalsonlaw
Your employer may present you with a Restrictive Covenant or Non-Disclosure/Non-Compete Agreement which you will be asked to sign as a condition of employment. Basically, the agreement seeks to prevent an employee from engaging in a similar type of job or profession or working for a competitor. Employer’s demand this type of clause based on … Continue reading “RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS”
Read MoreAdded on 12/08/2016 by kalsonlaw
There may come a time in your career when you find yourself in a situation where you are being terminated by your employer. The employer may provide you with a Severance Agreement also called a Separation or Termination Agreement and request that you sign. You may feel pressured and quickly sign a severance agreement just … Continue reading “SEVERANCE REVIEW – THINK BEFORE YOU SIGN”
Read MoreAdded on 09/30/2016 by kalsonlaw
I will be speaking at the Ocean County Bar Association Women’s Committee Seminar on October 13, 2016. The topic of the seminar is “Domestic Violence 2.0 New Updates & Trends”.
Read MoreAdded on 09/06/2016 by kalsonlaw
Fox to pay Gretchen Carlson $20M to settle Sexual Harassment suit. A victory for Plaintiff!
Read MoreAdded on 08/29/2016 by kalsonlaw
Social Media can expose both employees and employers to significant risks of liability and litigation. Social media has transformed the way that people communicate and express discontent. Companies also use social media as an advertising tool and to search for potential employees. The law is emerging slowly. As a result, there are not always clear cut guidelines about what conduct is permissible or prohibited.
Read MoreAdded on 08/23/2016 by kalsonlaw
Join us for a FREE seminar on Unemployment Law: Procedures & Tips – Thursday August 25, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch.
Read MoreAdded on 08/18/2016 by kalsonlaw
In 2014 the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination was amended to include the pregnant workers fairness act also known as the LAD pregnancy amendment. Before this amendment, pregnancy discrimination was not specifically prohibited by the Law Against Discrimination (LAD).
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