Aug 27, 2025 | Legally Speaking
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 Jersey public retirement system (such as PERS, TPAF, or PFRS) due to a total and permanent...
Aug 27, 2025 | Legally Speaking
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, there is no choice as to whom the Decedent leaves things to … meaning that the disposition of...
Aug 27, 2025 | Legally Speaking
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 activities in residential areas. These laws can vary significantly between towns. For...
May 5, 2023 | Legally Speaking
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 form available on the NJ Department of Labor website—you fill out one part, your doctor...
May 5, 2023 | Legally Speaking
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 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which amended the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination...
May 5, 2023 | Legally Speaking
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 caused by repetitive motions, loud noises, or exposures to toxins and chemicals. Although...
