As one of the 3,363 private-sector employees in New Jersey, you have a right to a safe workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. At O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, our employment lawyers help our clients enforce their rights after they experience an adverse employment action. The United States and New Jersey have laws protecting employees’...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued revised guidance for visitation in nursing homes during the COVID-19 public health emergency, in part due to the impact of Covid-19 vaccination. The revised guidance now permits nursing home visitation for all residents at all times. Previously, CMS restricted nursing home visitation in an effort...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides financial support for employees that take time off from work to care for their own health or a family member. Certain employers must provide FMLA leave, and it is voluntary for others. Unfortunately, lawyers often hear from new clients, My FMLA was...
Explaining physical therapy malpractice is essential, as a physical therapist's role is vital in rehabilitating injured patients. They must be experienced in treating various injuries and ailments in people of all ages and physical capabilities. Like all healthcare professionals, physical therapists are responsible to their patients to uphold a certain standard of care. When they...
Many situations could make someone’s workplace unpleasant. Rude co-workers, unappreciative bosses, lack of perks or privileges, and micromanaging superiors can make employees feel uncomfortable. However, those examples do not necessarily create a hostile work environment. The level of behavior that unlawfully creates a hostile work environment must be much more serious and pervasive than that....
Below is a preview of Alexandra Loprete's upcoming article in New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division Publication “Dictum” By Alexandra LopreteCivil Trial Attorney at O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, LLC in Springfield, New Jersey When you get emergency care or are treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility, you are now...
Below is a preview of Alexandra Loprete's February 2022 article in New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division Publication “Dictum” By Alexandra LopreteCivil Trial Attorney at O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble in Springfield, New Jersey. A new law recently approved by the New Jersey General Assembly and Senate, and signed by Gov. Murphy, gives...
Essex, New Jersey (October 20, 2021) -- The state of New Jersey recently suspended the medical license of Dr. Muhammed A. Mirza, a Cedar Grove internist. Dr. Mirza was accused of improperly performing cosmetic surgeries, including non-surgical penile and breast enhancements. The suspension is temporary while the doctor awaits a hearing in front of an...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates that employers make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. The Law Against Discrimination (LAD) also protects New Jersey employees. If your employer denies reasonable accommodations, you need to know your options. What Is a Disability? Under the ADA, a disability is a mental or physical impairment that substantially...
The earlier that doctors can diagnose a patient’s cancer, the better their chances of survival and a full recovery, depending on the circumstances. When a healthcare provider fails to properly diagnose cancer, the patient could suffer serious consequences. A missed or delayed diagnosis can lead to the cancer spreading, causing a need for increased testing,...