Quick Answer Should I sign my severance agreement? Do not decide based only on the payment amount. Before signing a severance agreement, check what you are actually receiving, what legal claims you are releasing, what restrictions will continue after your employment ends, how the agreement may affect unemployment and benefits, and what signing or revocation…
Before an employment lawyer consultation, prepare a simple timeline, gather the most important workplace documents, and write down what outcome you want to understand. You do not need to have a perfect case or know the legal terms. The goal is to help the lawyer quickly understand what happened, whe
Your employer should not punish you because you reported workplace harassment or participated in a harassment investigation. But not every negative event after a report is automatically unlawful retaliation. The facts matter, including what you reported, who knew about it, what changed afterward, wh
Every app tells its drivers the same thing: you are an independent contractor. It is in the signup flow, the terms of service, and the 1099 that shows up at tax time. What the apps do not mention is that New Jersey law starts from the opposite position. Under the state’s ABC test, a person…
If your employer refuses to pay overtime, start by saving your time records, paystubs, schedules, messages, job duties, and any explanation the employer gave. Many employees who are not exempt from overtime must receive overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours in a workweek, but overtime dispu
Published by: Swartz Swidler LLC Last updated: 06/12/2026 Jurisdiction note: This article is for employees in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and South Jersey. Severance agreement rights and deadlines can vary based on the agreement, the employee’s age, the employer, the reason for separation, and applicable federal, state, or local law. This article is for general…
Published by: Swartz Swidler LLC Last updated: 06/08/2026 Jurisdiction note: This article is for employees in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and South Jersey. Overtime rights can depend on federal law, state law, job duties, pay structure, employer coverage, and the facts of the work performed. This article is for general informational purposes only and is…
Published by: Swartz Swidler LLC Last updated: 06/01/2026 Jurisdiction note: This article is for employees in Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia and nearby areas. Employment laws and deadlines can vary based on the facts, employer, claim type, and location. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Direct Answer In Pennsylvania, your…
Published By: Richard Swartz and Justin Swidler Last Updated: 05/31/2026 Jurisdiction note: This article is for employees in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and South Jersey. Employment laws and deadlines can vary based on the facts, location, employer, and type of claim. When something goes wrong at work, it can be hard to know whether you…
Your employer put “salaried” on your offer letter. You work 50, 55, sometimes 60 hours a week. And when you ask about overtime, you get the same answer: salaried employees don’t get overtime. That may be wrong. Being paid a salary does not automatically exempt you from overtime. Under federal law and New Jersey and…