New Jersey has many specific rules that benefit employees on work done beyond their normal hours. Overtime work should pay you more than your standard hourly rate. For every hour worked over a standard 40-hour workweek, you should get 1.5 times your hourly rate....
Year: 2026
Can a ‘no-overtime’ policy affect workers’ wage rights?
The law protects the right of workers to earn at least minimum wage, which is a baseline amount of pay per hour worked. Hourly workers generally have the right to compensation for all time worked, as well as the right to overtime in certain circumstances. Overtime pay...
Work injuries often lead to claims of misclassification
The law protects employees from major financial losses after on-the-job injuries. Employers generally need to carry workers’ compensation coverage that can replace lost wages with disability benefits and provide medical coverage for workers. They receive...
Are workplace dress codes legal?
Dress codes typically are legal for employees It is understandable that employees are sometimes frustrated by them or may feel that they are too restrictive. As an employee, you may be happy to work for your employer in exchange for your wages, which is the...
Does the FLSA apply to remote workers in other states?
Remote work has stretched many New York companies far past the state line, with employees logging hours from home offices in Florida, Texas and beyond. That shift raises a fair question about whether federal wage protections still follow you when the work happens...
Jokes can still be sexual harassment
One of the most common excuses that people give when accused of sexual harassment is to say that they were just making a joke. For instance, say that a coworker says something disparaging about you based on your assumed sexual orientation or your gender. You are...
Workers have rights when customers sexually harass them
Conversations about workplace sexual harassment typically focus on cases where co-workers or supervisors harass an employee. Many of the worst cases of harassment involve groups targeting individuals or those in positions of authority abusing their power. Workplace...
Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act Law in New Jersey
The Fair Labor Standards Act sets key workplace rules for wages, overtime, recordkeeping and youth employment. Understanding how these rules work helps both employees and employers avoid wage disputes. It also helps workers recognize when their pay or work conditions...
What rights do you lose when misclassified as a contractor?
Federal and state laws define employment based on the working relationship, not the label on your contract. When your employer controls your schedule and directs how you complete your work, you may qualify as an employee. If you have been misclassified as a...
3 ways New York City law defines a hostile work environment
A professional workplace should remain a space of mutual respect. When you face constant comments or behavior that makes your job unbearable, you may wonder if the law offers protection. New York City provides some of the strongest employee safeguards in the country....
