In 2014, New Jersey’s Governor Christie signed The Opportunity to Compete Act which limited an employer’s ability to ask a potential employee about criminal records in many circumstances. The State passed this law based upon several findings, including: Criminal background checks by employers have increased dramatically with an estimated ninety percent…
New Jersey employment law protects employees who object to or report illegal conduct by their employers. New Jersey’s whistleblower protections, particularly the Conscientious Employee Protection Act, have been recognized as the strongest in the nation. The various sources of these protections are discussed below. New Jersey’s Common Law –…
The short answer is: yes. To understand why you should have title insurance, you must first understand what “title” is. When you purchase real estate, at the closing you receive “title” to the property. “Title” is the owner’s right to possession and use of the property. There are different forms…
Disputes over construction projects can be costly, time-consuming, complex and unpredictable endeavors. Arbitration is a mechanism often used to avoid these pitfalls by many in New Jersey construction law. Attorneys from our firm have significant experience in litigating and arbitrating construction disputes. One of the most contentious areas is whether…
As the holiday season creeps up on us, it’s good that we have the chance to reflect on what we are thankful for. Here at McLaughlin & Nardi we have much to be thankful for this year. First, we are thankful for you who give us the opportunity to help…
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued an important decision in the case of Palisades At Fort Lee Condominium Association, Inc. v. 100 Old Palisade, LLC, defining when the statute of limitation will begin to run in construction defect litigation. This decision is now the defining law on the timeliness…
Where We Stand Given the reports of sexual harassment and sexual assault which have been flooding the news lately, such as those involving Harvey Weinstein, Megyn Kelly and the situation at Fox News, Kevin Spacey, Bill Cosby, and Ray Moore, we want to make clear where we stand. We are…
Wage and Hour Laws Governing New Jersey Workplaces The Fair Labor Standards Act is the federal law which, along with the Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor’s regulations found in the Code of Federal Regulations, governs overtime and minimum wage requirements. The Fair Labor Standards…
There is a large and complex body of laws which restrict and regulate the of waste transportation businesses in New Jersey. Indeed, New Jersey has arguably the most stringent requirements and restrictions on the solid waste industry in the country. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) has…