In our Legally Speaking Blog, an attorney from the NJSBF Speakers Bureau answers a general legal question.
Please note the information provided in Legally Speaking is general information and does not constitute legal advice, which should only be given by retained counsel.
Are disability pensions and benefits considered taxable income?
Whether you have to pay New Jersey income tax on disability pensions and benefits depends on the type of benefit. For example, if you receive a disability pension from a New...
What happens when someone dies without a Will? What are the consequences for the family of the deceased?
If someone dies without a will, it makes a little more work for the family (i.e., cost), and they would likely need to procure a Bond to administer the Estate. In this case,...
Are there restrictions on running a business in a residential zone?
You need to check the local zoning and other laws in your municipality and obtain any necessary approvals. Municipalities have specific zoning ordinances that dictate permissible...
What are the procedures involved in applying for disability and what paperwork will I need?
If you are a New Jersey resident, you would most likely be eligible for NJ Temporary Disability Benefits (NJTDB) for the first six months you are out of work. There is a 3-part...
Can my employer require me to take time off during my pregnancy?
An employer cannot require a pregnant employee to take leave when she is able to perform the functions of her job, and, in some cases, even when she cannot. The New Jersey...
Does worker’s compensation cover long-term problems and illnesses? Do I have the right to see my own doctor if I am initially treated by an insurance company doctor?
In addition to providing treatment and compensation for work related injuries, New Jersey Workers Compensation laws also provide coverage for occupational disease such as those...
What expectation of privacy do students have when using a computer wholly owned and overseen by a school district?
Use of district-owned computers typically comes with a disclaimer and requires the signing of a technology agreement between the parents and district before each school year...
I have a Will; do I need Estate Planning?
Wills are just one part of Estate Plans. Wills only control assets that are in one’s sole name and become effective after death. Wills do not control joint accounts or...
Why do parents of minors need Wills? Minors cannot own assets.
If a minor inherits their parents’ estate, the Courts decide who controls the child’s inheritance until age 18. A father might not want the mother (having first right) to manage...
What happens if I am involved in an accident while driving under the influence and someone else is injured?
Driving While Intoxicated and causing injuries to another is a criminal offense, Assault by Auto under N.J.S. 2C:12-1c. Criminal offenses are heard in the County Superior Court,...
What recourse do I have if I am discriminated against in the workplace?
The EEOC is the federal law enforcement agency that: • Enforces laws against workplace discrimination; o Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), o Americans with...
What laws protect employees against discrimination?
The State of New Jersey, Division on Civil Rights (DCR) is responsible for enforcing the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, which makes it illegal to discriminate in...