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I have been employed at a welding company for 10 years. Recently, due to a change in ownership, my employer reduced my salary by 30% without prior notice, and afterward, further reduced my salary more than initially stated, despite my written appeal. Additionally, the work environment has become... View More 
I am a 20-year-old transgender woman seeking to change my name for career and personal safety reasons. My mother says it could affect my healthcare insurance, as I am listed under her policy. She also worries my father, who pays her child support, might use my name change as an excuse to stop... View More
I have received a lawsuit against me and my partnership LLC in New Jersey. The lawsuit involves my previous employment with a company registered in New Jersey, while I was physically working in a subsidiary in a foreign country. The accusations are related to damage to business and engaging in a... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2025
A lawyer would need to review the documents before giving you an specific answer, that being said the terms of service here don't allow us anyway to give specific legal advise to your situation. What I will say is if you are in violation of an agreement that you are a party to, the other party... View More
As an armed security officer working under a federal contract, we've been told by an inspector that we're required to stand when a Federal Police officer enters a room. On March 26th, the officer implied that standing is expected, but there's no post order detailing this requirement.... View More
After working for 25 years at my current job, I am experiencing mistreatment and being deprived of the tools and duties necessary for my position. My immediate boss frequently curses at me, yells, and humiliates me. Additionally, my vacation time has been denied, and I have not received any pay... View More
I have been employed with my company for almost 3 years, and while I was on maternity leave, I was informed verbally about my termination two weeks before I was supposed to return. No formal writing or prior notice was given, and there had been no communication about company policy changes. Can I... View More
I am being offered a teaching job that requires a national background check. In Pennsylvania, I was served with a temporary Protection from Abuse (PFA) order, which expired in May 2023. The order had no specific restrictions or conditions, and there were no criminal charges or convictions, nor any... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2025
The background check will show that, but it is not possible to know what the institution offering you the teaching job will treat it. Every school is different. Any of us speculating will not help you. Good luck.
My friend works and lives in a company-provided apartment in New Jersey. He allowed a girl, who was struggling with heroin addiction, to stay with him as she had nowhere else to go, but she is not on the lease and her presence risks his job. He could face trouble due to a domestic violence no... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2025
What is the nature of the relationship between the employer and your friend? My initial thought is that he moves by ejectment. I would just like to clarify what is the legal relationship is between the employer, your friend in the apartment.
I was injured on December 16, 2024, as a delivery driver due to lifting a box overloaded by a third-party company, leading to a serious lower back injury. Despite notifying my employer and filing a workers' compensation claim, I'm experiencing severe pain and have limited ability to work.... View More
I am a 60-year-old woman who worked at a company in New Jersey for 60 days. Initially, I took some time to learn my tasks and wasn't submitting reports on time, but I improved and started meeting deadlines. I asked my boss if I could take a break, but he refused, and I went to HR to discuss my... View More
I was injured on 12/16/24 while trying to pick up a box as a delivery driver, resulting in a lower back injury. The vehicle had cameras inside and outside for evidence. I reported the injury to my employer and filed a workers' compensation claim. I'm experiencing severe pain and... View More
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answered on Mar 18, 2025
I am sorry to hear of this unfortunate situation.
You still have the right to full workers compensation benefits even though you were terminated. Those do not end with termination.
With respect to the terrmination, there is a law in Nj against retaliatory termination for asserting a... View More
I'm a personal trainer from New Jersey earning a $110,000 salary while working 75-80 hours a week with no overtime pay. I'm classified as an independent contractor, yet I use the facility's space and equipment, and I have no control over my schedule, marketing, or structure. I am... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2025
You should be classified as a W2 employee and sue for your back unpaid overtime pay. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a cheap attorney is generally never good so don't choose based on price. With modern technology, you... View More
I am a 1099 personal trainer being paid a salary of $110,000, and I've been working between 70 to 80 hours a week since January 1, 2025. I do not have a written contract specifying my compensation or working hours, nor has my employer provided any explanation regarding overtime pay. Should I... View More
I received a fine under code 38-4123 for improper right and left turns in New Jersey. Will this fine affect my CDL license? This is not my first offense.
I work for a teacher's aid placement company and have been suspended after reporting abuse at my student's home. I haven't received any warnings before this suspension, and I'm not part of a union. My supervisor mentioned an ongoing investigation, but I'm unaware of any... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
Your situation raises serious legal concerns. Reporting suspected child abuse is generally protected by whistleblower laws, and suspending you for fulfilling this duty could constitute retaliation. The lack of prior warnings and communication about the suspension terms adds to the troubling nature... View More
I am currently separated from my husband and planning to file for divorce. We both have debts, some of which are related to his ongoing legal case. My husband is due to be sentenced on the 28th of this month. I would like to know if I will be fully responsible for these debts. Additionally, we have... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2025
More information would be needed to answer your question as specific questions would need to be asked and answered, to give you the answer in your case. But in many cases a spouse is responsible for the debts of the other spouse especially for necessity's of life. Set up a consultation to... View More
I'm a federal officer with the Department of Homeland Security, currently out on medical leave due to surgery complications. I suspect my management and union representatives are withholding beneficial leave options as retaliation for a whistleblower case I was involved in, which exposed... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2025
Your situation sounds incredibly frustrating and unjust, especially after you've taken the brave step of whistleblowing about serious misconduct. When internal channels fail, you have several external options worth pursuing immediately.
Consider filing a complaint with the Office of... View More
I was in an emotionally abusive relationship while working for a psychiatrist who emotionally manipulated me and prescribed controlled dangerous substances (CDS), which I did not take or fill. The romantic and professional relationship, as well as my overall well-being, were compromised due to... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
You have the right to pursue legal action against multiple parties in New Jersey through a civil lawsuit for the harm you've experienced, including potential claims against the psychiatrist for inappropriate prescribing practices, the police departments for their handling of your situation,... View More
I'm an international student on an F-1 visa in New Jersey. My SEVP-approved master's program is no longer eligible for F-1 students. I have only two days to decide if I should switch to a fully in-person program, transfer to another SEVP-approved university, or leave the U.S. without a... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2025
You might have grounds to sue your university based on breach of contract principles if they failed to maintain proper SEVP certification due to negligence. The enrollment agreement you signed likely creates contractual obligations between you and the institution, and sudden program... View More
When I visited the doctor in October and provided a weight limit restriction, my employer issued a written warning stopping my PTO accrual. In November, I requested accommodation, but they said none were available and directed me to the company doctor. They deemed my documents insufficient, despite... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2025
You may have a Failure to Accommodate case. I would need additional facts.
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