Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Disability Discrimination: Four Myths About Reasonable Accommodations
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that applies to all employers with 15 or more employees. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) is a state law that also prohibits disability discrimination and applies to many smaller employers. Not only do the ADA and the LAD bar direct discrimination against… Read More »
Bicyclist Killed In Tragic Collision In Monmouth County, New Jersey
According to a press release from the Office of the Monmouth County Prosecutor, a bicyclist from Ocean Township, NJ was killed in a tragic motor vehicle collision. Li Wang, 62, was killed in a crash with a box truck after the truck made an unsafe left-hand turn. Here, our Monmouth County bicycle accident lawyer… Read More »
What To Know About Prevailing Wage Laws In New Jersey
Employees work hard for their pay. In New Jersey, employees are guaranteed to make at least the state-mandated minimum wage. Some people employed on certain public projects may actually be entitled to make even more than that as a guaranteed minimum. This is because our state has a prevailing wage law. In this article,… Read More »
Social Media Addiction Lawsuit: Multidistrict Litigation Order
It is no secret that young people spend a lot of time on social media. Unfortunately, there are very serious concerns about the health effects that social media has on teenagers. Recently, lawsuits have been filed against the big social media companies in a number of different states. These claims argue that social media… Read More »
When Will A Class Action Lawsuit Be Certified In New Jersey?
Do you have a claim against a large corporation? If other people have similar claims, a class action lawsuit may be the answer. Class action litigation can help individual plaintiffs level the playing field against large and powerful corporate defendants. That being said, you cannot simply walk into court and file a class action… Read More »
Can A New Jersey Employer Be Held Liable For Failure To Accommodate Your Disability?
The Americans Disabilities of Act (ADA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) provide protections to disabled workers. An employer covered by the ADA or the LAD is prohibited from discriminating against an employee on the basis of an actual or perceived disability. The ADA and LAD also require employers to provide “reasonable… Read More »
Suffered A Whiplash Injury In A Car Accident? What You Need To Know
The Mayo Clinic defines whiplash as a soft tissue neck injury that occurs “due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck.” It is one of the most common—and painful—soft tissue injuries reported in car accidents. If you sustained whiplash in a motor vehicle collision, it is crucial that you know how to protect… Read More »
Court Approves Facebook’s $90 Million Settlement Over Improper Tracking Of Users
According to a report from Reuters, a federal judge from the United States District Court for the Northern District of California has approved a $90 million settlement in a case involving Facebook’s privacy violations. The social media was accused of improperly tracking users after they left the Facebook website. It is one of many… Read More »
Sports Injuries And Concussions: What New Jersey Parents Should Know
Organized sports and recreational sports are enriching. They are a great way to exercise, build relationships, and have fun. At the same time, sports injuries are relatively common—with concussions being a major area of concern. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that as many as 3.8 million concussions are sustained by athletes nationwide each… Read More »
New Jersey Federal Contractor Will Pay $625,000 To Resolve Discrimination Case
On November 21st, 2022, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced that Cooper Health System—a hospital and medical research center based in Camden, New Jersey—will pay $625,000 to resolve a case centering around allegations of gender discrimination and racial discrimination. The DOL reports that both job applicants and employees were affected by the… Read More »