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Judge Declares Franklin and Newfield’s Shared Services Agreement Unlawful

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Accel Admin

Court invalidates Interlocal Services Agreement for violating the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act Woodbury, New Jersey (February 8, 2019) - Four former Newfield police officers successfully challenged the Interlocal Services Agreement entered into between Newfield Borough and Franklin Township on October 16, 2017. Judge Benjamin C. Telsey of the…
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The Vigilante Law Firm Named Best of Gloucester County

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Accel Admin

Well, the votes are in, and the winner of "Best Attorney of Gloucester County 2017" is ...The Vigilante Law Firm! We would like to extend our gratitude to all our clients, fellow merchants, law firms and our friends for taking the time to vote. Congratulations to the other merchants who…
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The Meaning of Fee Shifting

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Accel Admin

Fee shifting is basically shifting the fees from the party who bought the lawsuit to the party who lost the lawsuit. So basically, what that means is in employment discrimination, and in almost every civil rights statute, if you are successful, the court can order and often does order the…
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Disabilities In The Workplace

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Accel Admin

If an employee has a disability and it’s affecting their ability to work, it is important to engage in a dialogue with their employer. If there is an accommodation that the employer can make so that the worker is able to fully function in their job, it should be implemented. This…
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Workplace Discrimination Limitation

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Accel Admin

Some of the things that can be done to limit or eliminate discrimination in the workplace is that an employer should have a firm, strong policy regarding no discrimination and should enforce that policy. The employer shouldn’t allow minor name-calling or harassment taking place, thinking that it’s only high jinks…
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New Jersey And Pennsylvania Wage And Hour Laws

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Accel Admin

Each state has a wage and hour law requiring an employer to pay certain minimum wages as well as the regularity with which wages have to be paid. So if you feel you’ve been cheated or not paid in accordance to the law, each state has its own agency within…
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