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The employment interview process is a minefield. Interviewers must be able to recognize the potential hazards while getting the information the employer most desires, to determine whether the applicant is the right person for the position. Many employers are aware of the obvious interview questions to avoid. However, many seemingly […]

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 . […]

Since 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 […]

New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act: When Does an Employer Need to Pay Prevailing Wages and What are the Prevailing Wage Rates? The prevailing wage rate is designed to protect union contractors from non-union competitors who under-bid public works projects. The prevailing wage is a minimum wage rate required to be […]