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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for New Jersey on
Q: In EMLA for shoulder surgery, returning to work soon, job changes made

So I went out on leave for a shoulder surgery on May 9. My job was charge nurse and I worked m-f roughly 7-4. I'm getting ready to return to work and now they change my schedule and gave half my job to another nurse and are Cutting my hours back. I used to work 50 hours a week and now... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for New Jersey on
Q: Is an auto technician entitled to overtime pay when they work for a dealership more than 40 actual hours in a workweek?

A NJ resident (Hudson County) is employed as an automotive technician for a NJ dealership (Monmouth County). Under the terms of the employment contract, the technician is paid on a flat-rate basis, which is a predetermined rate for each service/repair order completed (i.e., "tech flag... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: Cancelation of a dance contract. I am not looking for a refund. I just want feedback on the contract.

A conversation would be needed to give details/information.

I paid my dues (all but summer classes) and did not attend a competition but paid the fees.

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for New Jersey on
Q: Ex-husband refuses to give proof of insurance, if I file a motion can he answer with a motion to reduce alimony?

Divorce decree states Ex is to provide proof of policy each year. He ignores my requests. I believe the policy has lapsed. We decided on alimony amount, no calculation was done. Paperwork does state amounts made at the time. Both of our incomes have increased. Am I risking my alimony being... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: We followed all rules for AC and now Neighbor doesn’t like. Can he sue and make us move?

Zoning has said the set back is to great, needs to be in back and installers say moving to where he wants it is to great for efficiency.

He rents all summer and his reasoning is it’s noise and unsightly. We put a fence around it, but with FEMA needs to be 3ft above on platform.

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability and Gaming for New Jersey on
Q: Hello I have a question. I play on a particular betting App/ affected by the global outtage.

We recently had a global outtage in which we couldn’t access our accounts to Bet. Due the global outtage said app sent out credits to users apologizing for the inconvenience. I inquired about my credit for this same outtage as well. I was told from an agent that this type of credit was Never... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for New Jersey on
Q: My visa pettion is cancelled at us embassy due to one year no contact with the embassy . So how to reinstate ?

My waiver will be approved soon . Applied in 2021 November

US embassy already scheduled the interview last year then I contacted them and inform about pendinh 601a waiver and hold my interview until get the decision from USCIS however they cancelled my pettion today

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answered on Jul 23, 2024

If your visa petition was canceled due to a lack of contact with the embassy, you may need to start the process again. Contact the U.S. embassy to confirm the cancellation and understand their specific instructions for reapplying. They may provide guidance on how to proceed or if there's an... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: I have been awarded a default judgement in Special Civil Part in Monmouth County NJ. The defendant retained an attorney.

I worked a 1099 contractor role in 2023 with a CPA. I got the role through a finance & accounting recruiting agency. The contract was written up by the recruiting agency & was between myself and the CPA firm.

The contract was for hourly pay for a minimum of 300 hours. The CPA firm... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: N.J.S.A. 46:8-9.2(a) -Moved to new apt, shortly thereafter I became unable to walk. Under medical care, surgery next mth

Me and my girlfriend moved into a new apt & shortly thereafter I became unable to walk. I have been unable to work & she is struggling to pay the bills without me because I have no income. I just received unemployment (not a lot) & I’m still currently under medical care. I have a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: My landlord charged $2000 above the 1.5 months rent which I already gave as security deposit in the start of lease.

After an yr i got pets and I was told to give additional $2K as pet deposit above my already given 1.5 month rent deposit. Now lease ended after 3 years. Landlord just returned $2K not returning initial $3500. Can I take action for illegally keeping $2K for two yrs above my security deposit? Can I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for New Jersey on
Q: What is the correct response to a prejudicial letter submitted with a Consent Order extending Discovery in a NJ Divorce?

I am the pro-se Defendant in a Divorce Case in NJ. The Plaintiff has provided incomplete and conflicting Discovery Responses which I have brought to the attention of the Plaintiff's Attorney, detailing each deficiency. Twice, I have offered extensions to the Discovery Deadlines in lieu of a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for New Jersey on
Q: h1b

I completed my master's degree in summer 2023 as an international student. Unfortunately, my OPT application was rejected due to applying outside the 30-day rule, resulting in the termination of my SEVIS record. Subsequently, I was admitted to a new university, obtained an F1 visa stamp in... View More

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answered on Jul 20, 2024

You should proceed with applying for the H1B visa since your employer has already offered it to you, and the lottery was successful. This visa will allow you to work full-time and transition from your student status to a work visa, providing stability and a clear career path.

For the...
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0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for New Jersey on
Q: Can a attorney who is POA who wrote your original will rewrite your will a 2nd time for you

Is there a statute that makes this illegal

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for New Jersey on
Q: What is the Statute of Limitations to charge someone for trespassing in NJ and for opening the back door of the home?

My neighbor came to my BACK door to give me mail misdelivered, but we do not like each other. His wife had also OPENED OUR BACK DOOR another time. We live in single family homes, not in an apartment building. What is the time frame to charge them with trespass and more so, for opening our back... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: Is Delaware a better state to reside in opposed to NJ for a sex offender ?

I am on Parole Supervision for Life or PSL...

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