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Three Reasons Why Your Severance Agreement Should Be Reviewed By a Lawyer

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

An employee who is leaving a position—whether on their own or after being laid off/terminated—may be offered severance. Severance pay is not required by law. According to data cited by Kiplinger, somewhere between 30 percent and 61 percent of American workers who leave their job are offered some form of severance pay. Severance negotiations… Read More »

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What to Know About 401(k)s, IRAs and Medicaid Eligibility in New Jersey

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

Long-term care costs are significant. Even a relatively short period in a nursing home could cost tens of thousands of dollars. Long-term care in New Jersey averages over $100,000 per year for a private room in a licensed assisted living facility. Here, our New Jersey estate planning attorneys explain the key points to 401(k)s,… Read More »

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FedEx Sued for Disability Discrimination in New York

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

On January 16th, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced an employment discrimination lawsuit against FedEx. The company is being sued in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for disability discrimination. The company reportedly flatly denied telework for a well-qualified disabled worker. Here, our New York City… Read More »

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Long-Term Care Costs Expected to Rise Above Rate of Inflation in 2025

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

Long-term care costs are a serious concern for many people and families in New Jersey.  A statistic cited in a recent report on long-term care insurance coverage from CBS News found that long-term care costs are expected to continue to rise faster than the rate of inflation in 2025. It is imperative that you… Read More »

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Unpaid Overtime and Double Back Pay

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that sets wage and hour standards, including overtime regulations. A worker who is not properly paid overtime wages under the FLSA has the right to seek compensation for their damages—and that includes double back pay. Here, our New Jersey unpaid overtime lawyer explains the… Read More »

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Two Former New York City Firefighters Sue City for Alleged Unpaid Overtime

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

On January 25th, 2025, the New York Post reported that two former New York City firefighters have filed a lawsuit for unpaid overtime. They filed a proposed class action wage and hour lawsuit against the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) for allegedly being required to work overtime hours despite only being paid for… Read More »

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New York Launches Investigation Into Guardianship Providers

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

As reported by ProPublica, the New York State Attorney General has launched an investigation into approximately a half dozen adult guardianship providers. Letitia James is conducting a comprehensive inquiry into allegations that these organizations “neglected the vulnerable clients entrusted to their care.” Here, our New York City guardianship attorney provides a more comprehensive overview… Read More »

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What are the Advantages of a Living Will?

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

A living will is a core component of a comprehensive estate plan. It is a legal document that outlines a person’s preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care in the event that they become incapacitated and unable to express their own wishes. According to data cited by Gallup, around 45 percent of American adults… Read More »

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Tens of Thousands of Probationary Federal Employees are Being Laid Off—What it Means for New Jersey

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

A major effort is underway to reform federal agencies. As reported by CNN, the Trump Administration terminated tens of thousands of probationary employees across dozens of agencies and sub-agencies. Workers all across the country are feeling the effects—not just in the District of Columbia. Indeed, the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) reports… Read More »

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New Bill Introduced to Ban Non-Compete Agreements in New York

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

A non-compete is a contract clause where one party—often an employee—agrees not to enter into a similar profession/trade as the other—often an employer—for a pre-specified period of time. On February 10th, 2025, a bill (S4641) was introduced into the New York State Senate that proposed a broad ban on non-compete agreements. Notably, this comes… Read More »

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