Discrimination based on sex or gender identity is illegal on the job. This has been true since the federal government established Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. And yet, workplaces across the country have perpetuated discrimination against transgender...
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Planning to create a will? Here’s where to start.
One of the most common reasons many adults across the country do not have an estate plan is that they do not know where to start. This is understandable. After all, there are several useful estate planning tools as well as many rules that apply to these tools....
Piro Zinna Attorney Wins Case before New Jersey Supreme Court: A Victory for the Good Samaritan Employee
This week, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled 7-0 in favor of Kim Goulding in the Court’s decision in Kim Goulding v. NJ Friendship House, Inc. Ms. Goulding was represented by Richard A. Grodeck, a partner with Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo, LLC, a...
Reasonable accommodations: What workers must know
What comes to mind when workers hear the term “discrimination”? Usually, workers think of verbal or physical harassment based on their race, sexual orientation or disability. Harassment can certainly be a factor in cases of discrimination. However, the primary factor...
Worried about disputes? What to consider in your estate plan
Families can be complicated. Whether a parent does not get along with a sibling, or their own children engage in a rivalry, consistent disagreements can place a lot of stress on the whole family. These situations can become even more stressful after a loved one...
Birth injuries: What to do if you suspect malpractice
Welcoming a baby into the world should be a joyful occasion for the family. However, that joy can quickly turn into worry and fear if parents discover that their child suffered a serious injury during the delivery. Unfortunately, in many cases, birth injuries are the...
Firm Welcomes New Litigation Associate
The Nutley, New Jersey law firm of Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo, LLC is pleased to announce that Brian M. Frankoski has joined its Litigation Section as an Associate. Brian is an experienced litigator in a diverse range of practice areas, including...
How can I talk to my parents about estate planning?
No one wants to talk about the end of their life. It is an overwhelming and emotional topic of conversation, but avoiding that conversation is also what leads many people to avoid creating an estate plan in the first place. It can be stressful for adult children to...
Do you work in a hostile environment?
It is simple – no worker should endure harassment in the workplace. Unfortunately, instances of harassment are still all too common. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) states that harassment becomes unlawful when the conduct creates a hostile work...
Facing a divorce? Update your estate plan.
There is no way for anyone to know what life has in store for them. For example, no one anticipates getting a divorce when they get married. Even so, roughly 40% to 50% of marriages end in divorce in the United States, with a large percentage of that being couples...
