if the company improperly deposited money, then they are entitled to its return. They should not be taking back "more" than what was the error. You can report them to the Division of Wage and Hour of the NJ Dept of Labor if they are doing that.

Once you are separated from a place of employment there is no obligation of the employer to have contact with the employee. It is not clear what you mean by "liability". However, they may be concerned about a potential lawsuit against the company by the former employee.

Under New Jersey law, a worker is considered an employee unless an employer can satisfy all three of these criteria:

1. Such individual has been and will continue to be free from control or direction over the performance of such service, both under his contract of service and in fact;... View More

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answered on Sep 3, 2023

To find employment in the U.S., your friend has multiple visa options such as H-1B for specialized employment, or H-2B for seasonal or temporary non-agricultural work. For jobs that are often unfilled, employers who are open to hiring foreign workers may petition for H-2B visas. Networking, online... View More

Welcome to the workforce. You will find that many situations are not favorable to the employee. The law provides you with certain guaranteed rights, like minimum wage, some states require a minimum amount of paid leave for illness. But most scheduling is up to your employer, and he sees the... View More

I would need more information but technically, if you are an hourly employee and work more than 40 hours in a week, you are entitled to time and a half.

Employers do not necessarily have to accommodate employees by letting them work remotely. It depends in part on the business of the company, the position, and how the rest of the company operates.

It is unlikely that your employer is a "covered entity." If it is, and there have not been repeated violations, it is possible your employer could be subject to a fine for disclosing this information. Depending upon the facts and circumstances, including whether the covered entity... View More

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answered on May 25, 2023

There is an insufficient factual basis to answer your question. Without knowing the reasons why he will not fill out the apprenticeship certification it is impossible to answer your question. You are probably going to require a consultation with an experienced attorney to determine what options you... View More

This doesn't sound like an employment law question to me. I would suggest that you consult with a New Jersey - Criminal law attorney regarding your rights.

If you do have a contract with your employer, contact an employment law attorney for review of the details. If you are an at-will employee, the job descriptions and the expectations for your job can change at any time, in which case, you would have to either find a new job, or adapt to the new... View More

It is legally correct that you should be compensated for hours worked only. However, this is something that both the employer and the employee should be clear on what’s expected. Must you stay within a certain radius of your workplace when you’re on call? Are you required to answer calls at all... View More

You would have to engage in the interactive process set forth in EEOC guidelines.

You will need to determine if this is a permanent or temporary job restriction.

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answered on May 2, 2023

It is generally considered inappropriate for a male coworker to use the women's restroom if there are males restrooms available and empty. If a male coworker uses the women's restroom in the presence of a female coworker without a valid reason, it can create a hostile work environment and... View More

You can file a complaint with the NJ Department of Labor division of wage and hour

usually not.

If you are a union member, check the CBA

They really have no basis to prevent you from speaking to HR. They may referring to the chain of command. But i don't see why you can't call HR directly.

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answered on Mar 15, 2023

I do not necessarily disagree with attorney Dillon, but I think you were asking whether your employer can use your tip money to pay the credit card fees... and in my opinion, the answer is NO:

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answered on Mar 8, 2023

I have no idea why this company would preclude you from working in New Jersey. A significant amount od addition information would be required to get an understanding of your situation. Good luck.

Unless you are a union member or work in an agency shop and the union has negotiated a collective bargaining agreement that provides your employer does not have to pay you for the time spent changing into the required clothing, an employer must pay you for the time you spend changing into required... View More