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An increase in officers on the road during Thanksgiving weekend can lead to an increase in traffic tickets. Understanding what officers are looking for, as well as how you can avoid a ticket, is important as we head into the holiday weekend. Reasons For an Increase in Thanksgiving Tickets Police tend to write more tickets during the Thanksgiving holiday than when compared to other weeks. These are a few of the reasons why:...

Some Halloween pranks may be illegal, even when they have no bad intentions. Teens who get into the holiday spirit may go out and cause mischief with their friends. Depending on the type of mischief, they may be charged with a crime. Some charges may drop once the teen turns 18 but some can follow them through life. Common Crimes that Teens Commit On/Around Halloween These are some of the most common...

New Jersey is an at-will state, which means that the employee-employer agreement is at-will and not necessarily long-term. Either person may cancel their contract at any time. At-will employees don’t sign contracts and are not a part of a union. While employers may be able to fire an at-will employee without cause, they cannot fire them for certain reasons. At-Will Protections Even in an at-will agreement, employers can’t fire an employee for any...

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from being discriminated against, both when seeking employment and when working. The problem with discrimination at work is that it’s not always easy to prove. What is Workplace Discrimination? Employment discrimination occurs when an employee is treated differently or unfairly based on one of the protected categories of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This law prohibits employers from treating employees differently based...

Do you feel like you’re being discriminated against at work? Are you the victim of harassment? New Jersey has strict laws in place to protect its workers. These are some of the most common employment law issues we work with regularly: Discrimination Both the U.S. and New Jersey protect employees from discrimination based on certain protected categories. State and federal laws prohibit employment discrimination based on things like: Age Sex...

Drug possession charges on their own can be life-changing. When you factor in an intention to sell or distribute drugs, it can lead to even more severe consequences. If you’re dealing with potential criminal drug possession charges with intent to sell, it’s imperative that you reach out to a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. What Does Drug Possession with Intent to Sell Mean? Drug possession with intent to sell, or crimes under N.J.S.A...

Overview of Employment Law in New Jersey When it comes to employment law, there are often questions about the types of cases a specialist in that field actually handles. Here is a short guide to employment law and the types of cases an attorney might cover. Filing Claims And Discrimination Lawsuits There are both federal and state laws that grant certain groups protected status in employment law. Age, disability, gender, race, and religion are just...

Your spring break plans may include beach days and late-night parties with friends. Perhaps it’s the break from work and school obligations that leads to many letting loose, but spring break is one of the busiest times for drunk driving charges. Some reports show that the number of DUI arrests increases by as much as 10% around spring break. It’s important to consider the laws of any location you’re visiting for spring break. Different states...

It is perhaps an understatement to say that we live in turbulent times. Since the pandemic, many of the fundamental assumptions about how we work have changed to accommodate the strong public need to work from home. There has also been a significant push for better employment conditions, which has led to increased employee bargaining power. These events have led to a substantial increase in how many people perform services from home and online alongside...

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and many people will head to the nearest pub to celebrate together. Whether your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations include green drinks or a celebration at a friend’s house, it is important to keep in mind your transportation plans for the day. You don’t want a DUI charge to ruin your celebrations, as well as the rest of your life. How to Measure Your Ability to Drive If...