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On August 11, 2014, Governor Christie signed legislation known as “The Opportunity to Compete Act” barring employers from making criminal background inquiries during the initial employment application process.  This sweeping legislation transforms the hiring process for many employers.  Many employers are asking questions about the legislation.  If you are not, […]

Do I have to pay taxes on money I receive in settling my claim?  Is any of the settlement non-taxable?  Plaintiffs frequently asked these questions when settling a personal injury, contract or employment case.  Unfortunately, these questions are asked at the time the plaintiff is asked to sign the settlement […]

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits race discrimination in the workplace.  Claims of racial discrimination under LAD are not limited to people of color or minority individuals claiming Caucasian supervisors or owners of businesses have discriminated against them.  Sometimes, claims of racial discrimination are brought by Caucasian claimants […]

Dear Ask the Attorney: I recently read your blog on the new Pregnancy Fairness Act, and I was wondering if I have a case against my employer.   Recently, I told my employer that I was a few months pregnant.  He made a derogatory comment under his breath about the fact […]