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New Jersey Regulators Put Stop Work Order in Place Against Construction Company that Misclassified Workers

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

On March 4th, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development announced that a stop work order has been placed against a construction company on the grounds that it misclassified workers. Imperio Castillo Construction Corporation allegedly misclassified nine workers. In this article, our New Jersey employment attorney provides a more comprehensive overview… Read More »

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New York State Senate Passes “No Severance Ultimatums Act”

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

In March of 2025, the New York State Senate passed the No Severance Ultimatums Act. The proposed law is designed to “prevent employers from giving coercive ultimatums to employees or former employees relating to such employee’s severance from employment.” If it becomes law, the bill would give workers in New Jersey the right to… Read More »

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New Jersey Supreme Court: WPL Protects Worker “Commissions”

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

On March 17th, 2025, the Supreme Court of New Jersey ruled in favor of an employee in the case of Rosalyn Musker v. Suuchi, Inc. In an employment law dispute arising from Bergen County, the court determined that “commissions” are “wages” for the purposes of the New Jersey Wage Payment Law (WPL). The case… Read More »

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Three Tips for Estate Planning for Your Pet

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reports that approximately two-thirds American households own at least one pet. Many people own several pets. It is a good idea to make a plan for your pet as part of your overall estate plan. In this article, our New Jersey pet trust attorney highlights three tips for… Read More »

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Wages

Contractor in New Jersey Faces Unpaid Wage Claim

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

On February 13th, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development announced a stop work order and additional enforcement action against a contractor. True Tone Painting, LLC faces allegations that it failed to pay at least three employees in a timely manner. Here, our New Jersey unpaid wage attorney discusses the enforcement… Read More »

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I Was Left Property That Was No Longer Owned—What Now?

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

Are you the beneficiary of a will? Were you left specific property within your loved one’s will that they no longer actually own? You may have questions about your rights and your options. This concept is referred to as “ademption” in the context of estate planning law. In this article, our New Jersey estate… Read More »

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What Evidence Can You Use to Prove You are Owed Unpaid Overtime?

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

Hourly workers should be paid an overview wage if they work overtime hours. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protects the rights of workers. Were you denied the full and fair overtime pay that you earned? It is crucial that you have evidence. In this article, our New Jersey wage and hour attorney provides… Read More »

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Can an Offensive Joke Be Workplace Sexual Harassment in New Jersey

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

In New Jersey, workers are protected against sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) applies to all employers, no matter the size of their staff. As an employee, you may be wondering: Can I bring a sexual harassment claim because of an offensive joke? The answer is “yes”—but a… Read More »

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Four Benefits of Setting Up a Living Will in New Jersey

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

A living will—also referred to as an advance medical directive—is a key part of an estate plan for many people. New Jersey law has a specific law for living wills (New Jersey Statute 26:2H-54). You should strongly consider putting one in place. Here, our Monmouth County living will attorney highlights four of the most… Read More »

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What is the Best Trust to Set Up for Charitable Giving?

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

According to data from Giving USA, Americans gave more than $550 billion to charitable organizations in 2023 alone. If you are considering leaving money or property to support a good cause, you may be interested in setting up a trust. This raises an important question: What is the best trust for charitable giving? The… Read More »

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