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New Jersey Legal ArticlesWhat You Need to Know About Unemployment Compensation & Medical InsuranceIF YOU LOSE YOUR JOB- The American economy lost more than 2 million jobs in 2008, the most of any year since the end of World War II. Manufacturing activity is at its lowest level in nearly three decades. Experts believe unemployment could reach double digits if no action is taken. In response to these challenges, on February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Act). It has been hailed as an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy and create or save millions of jobs. The Act has been called an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation’s infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.
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Overview Of The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation SystemThe workers’ compensation system in New Jersey was designed to provide injured workers with prompt medical attention and wage replacement benefits when they are disabled due to a work injury. There is no need for an employee to prove that the employer committed negligence in order to collect benefits... Read More »
New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Law & Permanent DisabilityIn New Jersey, an employee who is injured while at work is entitled to free medical benefits, temporary disability benefits, and (if appropriate) an award for permanent disability. The first two benefits are generally provided by the employer immediately after the injury without the assistance of legal counsel. However, the third aspect, concerning the permanency of the injury, is often highly contested. It is at this stage that selecting the right attorney to pursue your claim is invaluable. Read More »
Employment FAQ’sQ: I work in New Jersey, what does the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination prohibit? discriminating in any employment related action, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, promotions, discharge, compensation and the terms, conditions and privileges of employment on the basis of any of the law’s specified protected categories. These protected categories are: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age .....
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What You Need to Know About NJ Unemployment Benefits ExtensionNew Eligibility Issues for New Jersey Workers On December 17, 2010, President Obama signed into law an extension for continued unemployment insurance benefits into the year 2011. Now that the extension may be available to workers who have exhausted their regular unemployment insurance benefits, the issue remains whether an unemployed individual is eligible for unemployment insurance benefits in New Jersey. On July 2, 2010, Governor Christie signed into law changes to the unemployment insurance eligibility for New Jersey applicants. Read More »
Beware of what you post on Facebook or MySpaceIf you are filing or thinking of filing a case against your employer indicating emotional distress due to harassment, beware of what you post on Facebook or MySpace. Despite obvious issues with privacy concerns, a court in India has required employees claiming emotional distress in a sexual harassment case to provide any entries that the employees’ posted on their social networking sites (SNS), such as Facebook and MySpace, regarding their emotional state. EEOC v. Simply Storage Management LLC. (S.D. Ind.) Case No. 1:09-cv-1223.
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