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Can I Be Fired for Complaining About Workplace Conditions in New Jersey?
New Jersey employees have the right to raise concerns about unsafe, unlawful, or improper workplace conditions without facing retaliation. An employer generally cannot fire, demote, cut hours, or punish a worker because they made a protected complaint. Still, these types of claims can be complicated. These cases often turn on what the employee reported,… Read More »
Your Guide to Back Pay and the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law
A paycheck problem can build quietly over weeks, months, or even years. Under the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law, workers may have a claim for back pay if their employer failed to pay minimum wage, overtime, promised wages, or other legally required compensation. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we have extensive experience handling wage… Read More »
Most Common Reasons Unemployment Claims are Denied in New Jersey
If you were laid off in New Jersey, you may be qualified to get unemployment benefits. They are not paid out automatically. To obtain unemployment benefits, you must file an unemployment case. An employer can opt to deny such a claim. Here, our New Jersey unemployment attorney highlights the most common reasons why claims… Read More »
NLRB Ruling: New Jersey Hotel Violated Labor Law
As reported by Bloomberg Law News, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has upheld a ruling that a New Jersey based hotel violated labor law. The NLRB found support for a 2024 administrative law judge decision that found that Fairfield Parsippany, LLC broke federal labor law when it failed to bargain with a union… Read More »
Can a Pet Trust Cover Multiple Pets in New Jersey?
Do you have multiple pets? You may be considering your estate planning options to be sure that they are properly cared for if you are no longer around. In New Jersey, pet trusts are a popular option. A pet trust in our state can absolutely be used to cover multiple different animals. Here, our… Read More »
Should You List People By Name in Your Will?
Every adult in New Jersey should have a comprehensive will. Naming people in your will sounds simple, but small drafting choices can create real problems later. A vague reference to “my children,” “my niece,” or “my friend” may work in some situations, but it can also lead to confusion if family circumstances change. Listing… Read More »
Is Your Ram 1500 Rear Window Destined to Explode? The Hidden Structural Defect Stellantis Isn’t Telling You About
Imagine driving down the highway when you suddenly hear a sound like a shotgun blast. You check your mirrors only to find the rear window of your Ram 1500 truck has spontaneously shattered into thousands of tiny shards of glass. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. Across the country, and… Read More »
New Jersey Federal Court: Employee Home State Proper Venue for Discrimination Claim (Remote Worker Case)
On March 3rd, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey determined that an employee’s home state was the proper venue for an age discrimination claim. The case (Papa v. IAT Insurance Group, Inc.) centered around a remote worker. In this article, our New Jersey age discrimination attorney provides a… Read More »
Does it Make Sense to Put a House into a Revocable Living Trust?
A revocable living trust is a flexible estate planning tool that can be used to avoid probate. It is regulated by the New Jersey Uniform Trust Code (NJUTC). You may be wondering whether or not it makes sense to put a house in a revocable trust. The answer always depends on your specific situation…. Read More »
What are the Common Reasons for Probate Delays in New Jersey?
Monmouth County explains that probate is the court-supervised process through which a person’s estate is finalized. It can be a long, slow, and even frustrating process. While simple probate may be finalized in as little as a few months, delays are unfortunately common. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we are leaders in probate law. Here,… Read More »