Clopening is a smashed-together word: it means working a shift until close and then beating it back to work in the wee hours to open. It applies mainly to restaurants, fast food, and retail workers. The issue arises mostly in an urban area, when you close at 10 or 11...
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Drivers slowing down but are more distracted
According to a new report, motorists are taking their foot off the gas pedal a bit compared to the midst of the pandemic when speeding-related accidents and citations spiked. However, the Cambridge Mobile Telematics study says many drivers are taking their eyes off...
Am I eligible for overtime pay?
Many employers require their employees to work overtime. This often results in extra pay for the worker – typically time and a half per overtime hour. However, some employees are exempt from being paid overtime by their employers. Rules for non-exempt employees Under...
Sneaky ways employers discriminate against older workers
Everyone has bias. We all have preferences; some of our preferences we are aware of and some of them we are not. When it comes to hiring and firing, however, there are laws that should prevent employees from suffering from the scourge of discrimination. One of the...
How is a property owner’s liability determined in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, property owners and tenants must ensure a reasonably safe environment to prevent injuries to anyone entering their property. Premises liability cases often come from slips, trips and falls resulting from hazardous conditions due to poorly maintained...
Discrimination at work can lead to trauma, mental health issues
Experiencing discrimination or harassment in the workplace is not only unfair and unlawful, but it is often distressing as well. The distress from these experiences can have a significant impact on the targeted employee. An employee might dread going into work or fear...
Drivers cannot trust their safety to driver assistance tech alone
Almost every new vehicle on the market has advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) included. It is the new normal. These features are meant to help reduce the effect of human error. In turn, this can help to improve vehicle safety and reduce accidents. However, New...
Can employers ask about your salary history?
Paying employees in the same job differently based on their gender, race, or religion, among other protected characteristics, is against the law. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 and several other federal laws ensure that. Unfortunately, employees across the country still...
Are truck accidents increasing?
It is common for New Jersey drivers to feel a little nervous when driving near semi-trucks on the highway, no matter how experienced they are behind the wheel. This is a valid response. After all, collisions with these massive vehicles are incredibly dangerous – and...
Discrimination against working parents on the rise
Achieving an appropriate work-life balance has always been a challenge. Yet, it has never been more challenging than it is now, with the global COVID-19 pandemic leading many people to work remotely from their homes. Working from home can be stressful, especially for...
