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Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination

What is the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination? The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) is a state law that prohibits discrimination in employment based on certain of an employee’s immutable qualifications.  It is one of the strongest employee protection laws in the country. Who is protected under the New…

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New Jersey Appeals Court Gives 337,214 Reasons Not to Delay in Disputing Commercial Invoices

New Jersey business law enforces both oral and written contracts for the delivery of goods and services.  However, in the case of Pantos USA, Inc. v. MindsInSync, Inc., when disputes arise, a New Jersey appeals court once again emphasized that evidence is king.   Background In 2018, Pantos USA, Inc.,…

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U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Employer’s Burden for Proving that Employee is Exempt From Overtime

In lawsuits where employees claim their employer wrongfully withheld overtime or minimum wage, if the employer claims that the employees were “exempt” it bears the burden of proving that they actually met the requirements of the exemption under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.  There was a split among the…

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Trusts Are Powerful Tools in New Jersey Estate Planning

Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial management that ensures your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes after your death.   However, New Jersey estate planning law can be complex. Besides ensuring that your assets go where you intend, minimizing tax impact and the costs associated with probate…

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New Jersey Employment Law Strengthened to Prevent Employers Using Immigration Status to Evade Paying Wages

New Jersey employment law offers strong protections to employees.  Among these are the New Jersey Wage Payment Law and the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law, both of which were amended in 2019 to increase the statute of limitations from two years to six, and increase penalties for violations.  In…

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The Importance of Having a Will Under New Jersey Inheritance Law

New Jersey estate law makes having a well-written will crucial. At first glance, the concept of creating a will may seem somewhat morbid or uncomfortable. After all, the process involves contemplating our mortality and deciding on the distribution of our assets after we’re gone. However, there is a compelling case…

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New Jersey Construction Law Frequently Asked Questions

At McLaughlin & Nardi, LLC, our New Jersey construction lawyers represent contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, project managers, owners, architects and engineers in all areas of construction law. Here are some frequently asked questions about New Jersey construction law. What is construction law? Construction law refers to the laws, regulations and case…

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New Jersey Pregnant Employee Protections Enhanced by Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the EEOC’s Implementing Regulations

New Jersey employment law provides significant protections for employees who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have recently given birth. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination provides protection against discrimination against pregnant and breastfeeding employees.  It also requires that employers make reasonable accommodations available so that pregnant or breastfeeding employees and new…

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Hiring New Jersey Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters

New Jersey employment law governs the hiring of municipal police officers and firefighters, particularly Titles 11A and 40A of New Jersey Statutes.  These local first responders play critical roles in our society.  New Jersey employment law therefore closely regulates the hiring process to ensure that New Jersians are served by…

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New Jersey Construction Law Decision Explains How Consumer Fraud Act Balances Protections for Homeowners and Legitimate Contractors

The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and home improvement practices regulations presented a dilemma – they provide valuable tools protecting homeowners from unscrupulous home improvement contractors by awarding them triple damages and attorneys fees when successful, but risk imposing drastic penalties on legitimate contractors who miss some of their more…

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