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  • Protection for Those in Need of Infertility Treatment

    Feb 25, 2020

    Employees struggling with the trials and expenses of infertility may be entitled to insurance coverage for that treatment. The New Jersey Family Building Act, N.J.S.A. 17:48E-35.22, provides certain employees with the right to insurance coverage that covers services relating to infertility, such as medications, surgery, in vitro fertilization, and certain other services. More specifically, the law requires “health service corporation contracts” between insurance companies and certain employers to include coverage for “medically necessary expenses incurred...
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  • Overview of Subcontractor Agreements

    Nov 25, 2019

    Business Owners and Subcontractor Agreements For many small business owners, a verbal agreement and a handshake used to be the norm. However, subcontractor agreements are becoming more and more frequent requirements for doing business. As such, we at Attorneys Hartman, Chartered want to provide you with some general guidance for reviewing these agreements. Subcontractor Agreements Before considering that guidance, there are two important items to consider. First, while these tips are intended to be...
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  • Suspected of Shoplifting – Can a Store Owner Legally Detain You? 

    Nov 19, 2019

    What Happens if You’re Caught Shoplifting? If a store owner suspects someone of shoplifting, the owner may decide to detain that person until law enforcement (or if the person is a minor, his or her parent or guardian) arrives. Shop owners are often justified in detaining suspected shoplifters, especially if the shop owner has proof of the offense, like surveillance video or finding hidden merchandise on the individual. What Is Shoplifting? Shoplifting is a form...
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  • A Brief Guide To Shoplifting Crimes And Civil Consequences

    Oct 24, 2019

    What is Shoplifting? Stealing from stores is a crime so old that the term shoplifting was coined way back in the 17th century. Since then, there have been a variety of laws across all nations and cultures to punish those who take things that they do not want to pay for. In modern America, there are multiple angles to consider when it comes to shoplifting punishments and how to discourage would-be thieves from taking things...
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  • Innocent Intention Or Sexual Harassment?

    Sep 24, 2019

    Overview of Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is a type of discrimination prohibited by employment laws on both state and federal levels. But when it comes to analyzing human behavior, things can get tricky. What if a fellow employee, manager, or someone else in the workplace says something or commits an action without intending to harass someone? Here is a short guide to sexual harassment in the workplace and how these issues are evaluated. Sexual...
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  • Significant Law Change to DUI/DWIs in New Jersey

    Aug 27, 2019

    New Changes to DUI Convictions in NJ In August 2019, Governor Phil Murphy enacted a new law that reduces the length of license suspension for first-time convictions of DWI/DUI in New Jersey. The suspension terms have been significantly reduced in favor of an expansion of the mandatory use of an ignition interlock device. The Governor relied upon the idea that the State needed to deter drunk driving without negatively impacting citizens’ ability to take care...
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  • Whistleblower Protection for Employees Reporting after Being Fired

    Jul 25, 2019

    What is Whistleblowing? When an employee makes the decision to “blow the whistle” on unethical or illegal conduct they witness from their employer, the employee faces the risk of retaliation from their employer for the employee’s whistleblowing. Retaliation can be something as simple as receiving undesirable assignments, or can be as severe as termination from employment. The fear of retaliation can keep many employees of good conscience quiet in the face of unethical, illegal, or...
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  • Weapons Charges as an Enhanced Penalty

    May 25, 2019

    Weapons Offense Overview When a criminal offender commits a crime and a weapon is involved in the commission of the crime, the offender may be subjected to additional or enhanced penalties if he or she is convicted for the crime. Public policy calls for enhanced penalties when crimes involve weapons because of the increased risk of serious injury or death that the presence of weapons pose. Types of Weapons Charges There are multiple examples...
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  • Fired for Requesting FMLA Leave – Do I Have a Case?

    Mar 24, 2019

    About the Family Medical Leave Act The federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) permits a qualified employee of a covered employer to take an unpaid leave of absence from work to address a medical issue or to care for an immediate family member. The FMLA protects an employee who takes qualified leave from discrimination, retaliation, or wrongful termination as a result of their taking FMLA leave. FMLA leave is available to qualified employees of covered...
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  • Michael Mormando sworn-in as Councilman for Ward 3 in Delran Township

    Jan 24, 2019

    On January 2, 2019, Michael Mormando from the Law Firm of Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, was sworn-in as Councilman for Ward 3 in Delran Township. Michael was elected to the position in the general election held in November 2018. He will be serving a four-year term assisting the residents of Delran. While serving as Councilman, Michael will also continue to practice law at Attorneys Hartman, Chartered in Moorestown representing clients in the areas of Employment Law,...
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