New Rights for Cannabis Users—and How They Affect You In February of 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an act into law that legalized recreational use of marijuana for everyone aged 21 and over. Medical marijuana has been legal in New Jersey for over a decade, with various restrictions. […]
Author: Mike Murphy
Employers Often Sneak These Into Employment Agreements and Offer Letters An arbitration clause is legal language stating that you give up your right to sue your employer in court over job-related matters, including workplace discrimination, breach of contract, or wrongful termination. Employers often insert these clauses into employment agreements or […]
And Can Your Employer Fire You for Using It? Pennsylvania legalized medical marijuana in 2016. However, while the trends nationwide have been pointing toward increased legalization, Pennsylvania’s rules have stayed fairly strict since then. Medical marijuana is only allowed in Pennsylvania for those with debilitating medical conditions such as epilepsy, […]
Your Employer Has Certain Responsibilities Usually, if an employee has been the target of sexual harassment, the first step in dealing with it is to file an internal report with their employer. The employer has certain responsibilities once this happens, and if they fail to meet those responsibilities, it may […]
Adoptive Parents Need Time Off, Too The Family and Medical Leave Act offers up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for various medical and caregiving reasons. One of the qualifying reasons for taking FMLA leave is the birth of a child. But what if you’re adopting a child […]