Monthly Archives: May 2026
What are My Options if My Employer Will Not Pay Severance?
Are you leaving a company? Whether through a lay off, resignation, or other termination, you may be interested in a severance package. Unfortunately, not all employers willingly offer severance. If your company is not offering any severance pay, you may still not be out of luck. Here, our New Jersey severance agreement attorney explains… Read More »
Legal Protection for Vulnerable Adults: Understanding Supported Decision-Making
An elderly or vulnerable adult may need help, but may not need the comprehensive structure of an adult guardianship. New Jersey has a specialized process called “supported decision-making” as a less restrictive alternative option. It may be the right choice for you or your loved one. Within this article, our New Jersey adult guardianship… Read More »
New Jersey Supreme Court Rules Employer Cannot Swap Wages for an Apartment
Recently, New Jersey’s highest court ruled that an employer violated state law by attempting to swap unpaid wages for free rent in a basement apartment. In the case of Sergio Lopez v. Marmic LLC, the New Jersey Supreme Court determined that employers cannot lawfully force a worker to take a non-cash benefit in exchange… Read More »
Three Big Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up an Irrevocable Trust in New Jersey
An irrevocable trust is a type of trust that cannot be changed by the person who created it (the grantor). It is governed by the New Jersey Uniform Trust Code (NJUTC). There are a number of potentially advantages associated with irrevocable trusts, but they must be set up properly. Too many people make avoidable… Read More »
Know Your Rights: Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation in New Jersey
In December of 2025, New Jersey passed a new Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation law. The law prohibits businesses and organizations from forcing employees to attend meetings or listen to opinions about religious, political, and/or labor relations (union-related) matters. Here, our New Jersey employment attorney explains the key things to know about your rights… Read More »
An Adult Guardianship is Not a First Step in New Jersey
An elderly, disabled, or otherwise vulnerable person may not be able to fully handle his or her own financial, legal, and medical affairs. An adult guardianship is a legal instrument that effectively puts another (trusted) person in charge. However, an adult guardianship is never the first step in New Jersey. Instead, there are a… Read More »
