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In September 2016, New Jersey Senators Nia H. Gill and Loretta Weinberg introduced S2535 (Senate Bill), a bill to amend Title 34 to prohibit employers from utilizing severance pay agreements to limit a former employee’s right to sue for gender based workplace discrimination and harassment. Specifically, S2535 provides that a […]

On September 28, 2016, the United States Department of Health and Human Services revised regulations that may substantively impact resident agreements related to dispute resolution between residents and facilities.  Effective November 28, 2016, long-term care facilities who participate in Medicaid and Medicare (including nursing homes and assisted living facilities) are […]

According to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs website, issues with Home Improvement Contractors top the consumer complaint categories year after year. So, what exactly does that mean for you? It means that if you feel you may have been cheated or scammed by a business, you do have […]

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 […]