Many employers have sought to require compulsory arbitration of claims and disputes with employees and former employees as the sole dispute resolution mechanism available to its workforce. A recent Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division decision entitled Morgan v. Raymours Furniture Company, Inc., et. al. addressed the topic . […]
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Attention Contractors: An Update On The New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act
February 3, 2016 | by Andrew BernsSince our post in March, 2015, we have received more frequent requests for consultations and representation from contractors facing audits and investigations relating to public works projects and possible violations of the N.J. Prevailing Wage Act. The Prevailing Wage Act applies to all contractors who perform any work on a […]
I Own A Business With Approximately 25 Employees. Although My Wife Has Never Worked In My Business Or Assisted Me In The Operation Of My Business In Any Way, She Is Claiming That If We Get Divorced, I Will Have To Pay Her For Her Interest In The Business. Is She Correct?
February 2, 2016 | by Cimmerian MorganDepending on various circumstances, if one spouse in a divorce action has an ownership interest in a business, that ownership interest can be deemed a marital asset subject to equitable distribution with the non-business owning spouse. Consequently, your wife may indeed have a “marital interest” in your business. In general […]
Effective January 1, 2016, a seriously delinquent tax debt may result in the loss of your U.S. passport. If you have unfiled tax returns or if you owe more than $50,000 to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), the State Department can now revoke your passport. In addition, the State Department […]