Many people in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are classified as independent contractors. Independent contractors are typically people who are able to work from anywhere at times that they choose. They are able to use their own resources and tools and work for several companies. Often, they are paid flat fees or by the project. Employees
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Per diem is an allowance that is paid to workers by the day for the expenses that they incur while they are engaged in business-related travel. The expenses that might be covered by per diem pay include meals, tips, lodging, taxis, and others. Per diem pay might also be given to cover incidentals such as
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If you are currently dealing with an employment-related issue, you might benefit from retaining an employment lawyer. An experienced employment law attorney can help you to learn about federal and state laws governing wrongful termination, defamation, wage disputes, discrimination, and other employment issues. The attorneys at Swartz Swidler assist workers who are involved in many
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Employment law deals with the employer-employee relationship and all of the obligations and rights within it. It covers all aspects of the employment relationship beginning with recruitment and applications up to and through termination. Many disputes that involve companies relate to employee rights. Employment law includes multiple areas, including the following: Wrongful termination Discrimination Workplace
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It can be upsetting to get a pay cut at your job. If your pay was recently cut, you might wonder whether you have any legal recourse. In some cases, it is legal for a company to cut an employee’s pay. In others, it is illegal. The employment lawyers at Swartz Swidler might be able
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of certain protected characteristics, including race, religion, national origin, color, and gender. The law also created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is the federal agency which is tasked with interpreting and enforcing the laws that prohibit discrimination. The attorneys at
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Almost 50 percent of people have been bullied at some point in their lives. While bullying is a common problem, it can be difficult to know what to do when you are the victim of it. While workplace bullying is not illegal, there are some situations when it can cross the line into illegality. The
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If you receive Social Security disability benefits in Pennsylvania, you may struggle to make ends meet. You might wonder whether you are allowed to work and to still receive your SSDI benefits. In general, people who receive SSDI are not able to do anything that the Social Security Administration determines to be substantially gainful activity.
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Workers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are protected under federal and state anti-discrimination laws. While you might understand that you are protected against harassment and discrimination based on your protected status, you might be unaware that these laws also protect you from retaliation. The attorneys at Swartz Swidler are able to review what has happened
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When you were young, you were likely told that bullying ceases to be a problem when you become an adult. Unfortunately, however, some workplace cultures are rife with hazing and bullying behavior. While bullying is not illegal for adults, it can cross the line into illegality in some situations. If you are experiencing problematic bullying,
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