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Updates from the firm on New Jersey labor, employment, and workplace issues.
Independent Contractor or Employee? Why the ABC Test Matters for New Jersey Workers
One of the most important issues facing workers today is misclassification—when employers call someone an “independent contractor” instead of an employee. Misclassification often denies workers critical rights like overtime pay, unemployment benefits, workers’ compensation, and the right to unionize.
NJ Supreme Court Ruling: Commissions Count as Wages Under State Law
If you earn commissions at work, a recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision could have a major impact on your rights. In Musker v. Suuchi, Inc. (decided March 17, 2025), the Court confirmed that commissions must be treated as “wages” under the New Jersey Wage Payment Law (WPL).
Truck Accidents
Due to their massive size and weight, tractor-trailers and other commercial trucks pose serious dangers to other road users. A fully loaded truck can weigh over 80,000 pounds, and when these vehicles collide with smaller cars, motorcycles, or pedestrians, the consequences are often devastating.
Rear-End Accident Attorney
Bryan Mintz is a top personal injury attorney in New Jersey and Of Counsel to Zirrith Law. At Mintz & Geftic Law Firm, Bryan has earned great reviews from his clients while fighting for them to get top compensation for their injuries. As part of our team here at Zirrith Law, Bryan Mintz is an asset to injured accident victims in our area.
New Jersey Bans ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings: A Victory for Workers and Unions
In September 2025, New Jersey passed a landmark law (A4429/S3302) banning mandatory “captive audience” meetings. For decades, employers used these meetings to pressure workers into listening to political, religious, or anti-union messages—often during organizing campaigns.
NJ Heat Waves & Worker Safety: Your Rights on the Job
New Jersey isn’t the desert—but every summer brings stretches of dangerous heat. Outdoor crews and many indoor workers (warehouses, kitchens, factories) face real risks of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and life-threatening heat stroke. Knowing the warning signs—and what employers are required to do—can prevent serious harm.
Unpaid Wages? – Major Changes to “Wage Theft” Law
New Jersey already had some of the most comprehensive wage theft laws in the country. These laws are designed to protect employees from unscrupulous employers. Recent significant changes to these laws have increased protections for employees and made the penalties even harsher for employers.
Protect Your Claim: Smart Social Media Habits After an Auto Accident
Social media is second nature—until it collides with a car accident claim. Insurance companies and defense lawyers routinely comb Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and even fitness apps looking for anything to cast doubt on injuries or fault. A single post, story, or tagged photo can be taken out of context and used to reduce or deny compensation.
NJ Winter Driving Guide: Safety Tips & Your Legal Rights
New Jersey’s snowy winters may look beautiful, but they create perilous driving conditions—black ice, reduced visibility, and slick roads turn routine errands into hazards. Too often drivers underestimate these risks, resulting in collisions that cause serious injury or worse. If you’ve been hurt in a winter-weather accident, it’s important to know both how to protect yourself on the road and what legal recourse is available.