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Laws Forbiding Wrongful Termination

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Accel Admin

Federal and state laws were made to protect the workforce. Employees have rights that employers cannot take away from them. There are laws in place that provide guidelines on how employees should be treated. The Fair Labor Standards Act establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and child labor laws. This…
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What is New Jersey Family Leave Act?

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Accel Admin

New Jersey Family Leave Act Under the New Jersey Family Leave Act, commonly referred to as NJFLA, covered employees are entitled to take leave without losing their job, under certain conditions. Those conditions include: For an employee to receive leave under the NJFLA, employers must have at least 50 employees…
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What are some prohibited practices for hiring?

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Accel Admin

When an employer makes the decision to hire new employees, it is important that they stay compliant with the laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. There are laws that apply to every step of the process from advertising the job you are hiring for, to the recruitment process,…
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I just had a child. Do I have to go right back to work?

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Accel Admin

One of the biggest concerns that people have just become new parents have is that they want to spend this important time with their new child but aren't sure if they will be penalized by their employer. In New Jersey, an employee may be eligible to claim Family Leave Insurance…
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What are the laws regarding payment in NJ?

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Accel Admin

New Jersey has a code of laws that hold employers to a high standard for a variety of employment matters. One such matter is how employees are paid. New Jersey State law says that all employers should provide payment to their employees at least two times each month. The employer…
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Issues regarding work hours for health care facility employees

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Accel Admin

It is well known that employees at healthcare facilities throughout New Jersey work long hours. When an employee is overworked, they may not be able to perform their job as accurately as they would otherwise. This becomes a serious issue when an employee's job is caring for other human beings,…
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