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February 26, 2018

Common Forms of Workplace Discrimination

Incidents of workplace discrimination and harassment are all too common for Americans, even in our modern and supposedly enlightened society. There is no excuse for treating employees or prospective employees differently based on factors including race, age, gender, religion, or any other reasons beyond performance and merit. Yet, our Mercer County workplace discrimination attorneys continue to see cases where individuals

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February 19, 2018

First Steps After Being Injured in an Accident

The immediate aftermath of an injurious accident can be a tumultuous time. Injuries can be painful, cause victims to lose work, and can also lead to serious medical bills and other unplanned expenses. Nobody wants to be hurt, and very few of us are prepared for such an event. A misstep can negatively impact your

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February 12, 2018

Can I be Fired For Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Victims of workplace accidents may be reluctant to file a workers’ compensation claim for fear of discriminatory treatment or even termination. While the short answer is no, you cannot be fired for filing any type of claim against your employer, there are a litany of complicating factors which are worth considering. Today, our employee rights attorneys

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February 8, 2018

How Winter Weather Affects New Jersey Drivers

Punxsutawney Phil’s recent prediction of six (6) more weeks of winter might not do much to sway the opinions of the non-superstitious. However, New Jersey residents will be dismayed that actual human weather experts have predicted much of the same, with temperatures expected to stay relatively low and provide plenty of snow and ice throughout

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January 31, 2018

Driving While Intoxicated vs Driving While Drowsy

At a glance, this comparison seems like it might not even be worth the effort. However, scientific evidence all points to sleep deprivation being as dangerous, if not even more dangerous than driving after a few drinks. Does this mean that it’s okay to have one for the road? Absolutely not. Unfortunately, the pertinent takeaway

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January 26, 2018

Am I Eligible For Workers’ Compensation?

For those injured on the job, workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that may be used to cover expenses including medical bills, health insurance, and lost wages. As per New Jersey statutes, all employers in our state which are not under the umbrella of Federal programs, must either carry workers’ compensation coverage or be self-insured. This

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