New Jersey Questions and Answers

Work remotely. Where do I file for unemployment?
I currently work remotely for a consulting firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. The company that I do my daily work at is in North Carolina. I live in NJ. When my consulting contract ends, where would I file...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 16, 2011 06:12 AM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

Can an employer require an hourly associate to be 'on call'?
I work for Office Depot and have several concerns regarding their policies. I am an hourly associate (department manager). One of the requirements is being 'on call'. If there is a call from the secur...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 7, 2011 7:16 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

Am I entitled to vacation pay?
I got laid off and only received a few hours notice, also my check did not include vacation pay which i was entitled for. My employer said it wasn't company's policy to pay vacation, sick days etc. Up...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 3, 2011 05:34 AM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

Does my employer have to hold my job when out on Maternity Leave?
Due to complications during pregnancy I was put out of work by my doctor 6 weeks before my actual delivery. I delievered by C-Section, and therefore am entitled to 8 weeks disability after delivery. I...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 2, 2011 05:47 AM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

Severance Pay and Disability
I am in a union and have a severance policy in place for the last five years. It does not address my situation. The policy states you must apply for the severance by October 15 and request your retire...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 19, 2011 8:57 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

Is a two-year non-compete period enforceable regardless of the reason for separation?
I am currently negotiating an employment offer for a senior sales position in the communications technology space. The company has presented me with a non-compete agreement that prevents me from compe...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 26, 2010 4:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

Can a boss have different rules for certain employees?
Can an employer pressure some employees to work hard, while allowing other employees to do little work without penalty? Isn't this a form of discrimination? For instance, our furniture store office mg...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 13, 2010 7:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

My Employer claims I wasn't doing my job correctly and wants to cut my pay from 13/an hour to 9/
My employer has explained to me that I have been doing many things wrong for quit some time now, she has hired someone else as well to work in the office with me, who is i am assuming taking over what...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 2, 2010 5:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

can i take leave due to no child care for the summer
i am in need of some assistance. is there a leave i can take for the summer due to having no cost effective child care for my 6 year old and still be able to retain my employment?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 7, 2010 12:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

as a nj employee can i take njfmla to care for my adult daughter who will have a c section.
my employer says "no" unless she is mentally challenged, which she is not. thanks
1 answer  |  asked Feb 2, 2010 2:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey