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Small Business Raise Doubts About New Jersey Plan to Expand Paid Family Leave
New Jersey lawmakers are considering expanding the state’s paid family leave laws to cover more employers, including many small businesses. However, there are a number of small companies that are raising concerns. The New Jersey Business and Industry Association recently announced its opposition to the reform package. Here, our New Jersey employment attorney provides… Read More »
Does a Power of Attorney Take Effect as Soon as You Set it Up?
A power of attorney (POA) is an important estate planning document. You may be wondering: Does a power of attorney take effect as soon as you set it up? The short answer is “it depends.” There are multiple different types of POA in New Jersey. It could, but does not have to, take effect… Read More »
Walmart Will Pay $60,000 to Settle Disability Discrimination Claim in New York
In January of 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that a Walmart location in New York has agreed to settle a workplace disability discrimination claim. The employer will pay $60,000 in damages for revoking a disabled worker’s reasonable accommodation abruptly and without good cause. Here, our New York City disability discrimination lawyer… Read More »
New Jersey Expands Family Leave Act
On January 17th, 2026, soon-to-be-leaving New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed A3451/S2950 into law. The law officially expands New Jersey’s Family Leave Act. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we want to make sure that you know your rights and your responsibilities. Here, our New Jersey family leave attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of the… Read More »
Four Things Too Many People Get Wrong About Estate Planning
Every adult should have an estate plan. However, a lot of people do not know where to get started. Indeed, there are many myths and misconceptions about estate planning. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we are committed to helping people find peace and security through proactive planning. Here, our New Jersey estate planning lawyer highlights… Read More »
EEOC Rescinds 2024 Workplace Harassment Guidance
On January 23rd, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the official rescission of a 2024 workplace harassment guidance. In doing so, the agency emphasizes that unlawful harassment is still prohibited. In this article, our New Jersey employment lawyer provides a more detailed overview of the rescission of the 2024 workplace harassment guidance…. Read More »
Does a Revocable Living Trust Offer Asset Protection?
A revocable living trust can be an effective, efficient estate planning tool. With that being said, revocable living trusts do not offer asset protection. You will generally need to set up another type of trust (an irrevocable trust) if your goal is to protect your assets. Here, our New Jersey estate planning lawyer explains… Read More »
Six Myths About Estate Planning
Do you have a comprehensive estate plan in place? You should. Estate planning is important, but far too many people wait too long to get started. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, our attorneys are leaders in estate planning. We want to make sure you know what is true and what is false. Here, our Monmouth… Read More »
Calculating the Value of Unpaid Overtime in New Jersey
Under federal and state law, non-exempt employees who work overtime hours in New Jersey are entitled to overtime wages. If you are not paid the full and fair overtime rate that you are entitled to under the law, you have the right to bring a claim for compensatory damages. This raises an important question:… Read More »
How Can You Prove Illegal Retaliation By an Employer
Your rights as an employee only exist to the extent that you can actually enforce them. You cannot be punished by your employer simply because you exercised a legally protected right. A worker who is illegally punished may have a retaliation claim. Notably, proving retaliation can be challenging. It is crucial that you have… Read More »