Each state sets laws related to fair employment and workplace safety. In most cases, state laws offer more protections than the federal ones. Contact your state department of labor to learn about the labor laws in your state.
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Yes, New Jersey is an “at-will” employment state. This means employers can fire employees for any reason and at any time. Employers are not required to give notice. However, employers cannot fire employees for unlawful reasons such as discrimination.
The 7-minute rule lets employers round an employee's time to the nearest quarter-hour. It states that employers may round down the time if an employee works 7 minutes or less beyond a quarter-hour increment. Conversely, they round up the time if the employee works more than 7 minutes up to the next quarter-hour.
As our New Jersey employment lawyers can explain to you, employment at will is the principle that you can be fired from your job for virtually any reason, or even for no reason at all. It is the default rule in most states, including both New Jersey and New York.
New Jersey is an “at-will” employment state, so no specific notice period is required before terminating an employee. Exceptions include situations under the WARN Act for mass layoffs, relocation or plant closures, requiring a 90-day notice period.
Employment law is the section of laws that govern the relationship between an employee and their employer, including the rights and responsibilities of both parties.