Author: Mike Murphy

And Are You Being Misclassified? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes certain rules with regard to worker protections, including minimum wage and overtime pay standards for both government and private-sector employees. However, not all employees qualify for these protections. There are a number of exemptions, and one of those […]

Retaliation Can Be Subtle. Know the Signs. It is unlawful for your employer to retaliate against you for filing a complaint or engaging in other protected action, but it is unfortunately not unusual. It’s one of the most common reasons for filing a complaint with the US Equal Employment Opportunity […]

Under Some Circumstances, Yes. It may come as no surprise to hear that your employer can monitor your activity while you’re working in the office, using employer-owned devices. But with more people than ever working from home these days, the line between work and personal time can become a bit […]

If Your Disability Isn’t Easy To See, You Still Have Rights The Americans with Disabilities Act doesn’t just cover people with visible physical disabilities. It also offers rights to those with disabilities that aren’t immediately easy to discern. This includes those related to mental illness, chronic pain, and addiction. Non-apparent […]

If You Work in New Jersey, You’re Entitled To Paid Sick Leave The New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law was put into place in October 2018. Since then, all employers—no matter how large—have been required to provide paid sick leave to their employees in New Jersey. This is true even […]