Can Undocumented Workers Receive Compensatory Damages in the Form of Back and Front Pay?

Many of the litigators and public officials we work with at The Red Maple Group are involved in litigation or economic analyses where undocumented workers are the heart of the matter and where monetary damages are sought. According to a slightly old 2016 Pew Research Center Report, New Jersey ranks third in the country in the percentage of undocumented workers to the total population in the state.

Guest AuthorJuly 14, 2021undocumented workers, workers' compensation, back pay, front pay, compensatory damages, new jersey, non-economic damages, personal injury, wrongful death

Can an Unmarried Partner Receive their Deceased Partner's Death Benefits in New Jersey?

A term commonly used for couples that cohabitate for long periods of time is domestic partners or a common-law marriage. A common-law marriage is defined as “a marriage that is without a ceremony and is based on the parties’ agreement to consider themselves married”. Since December 1, 1939, The State of New Jersey has not recognized common law marriage.

Guest AuthorJuly 14, 2021death benefits, new jersey, intestate succession, domestic partnership, common-law marriage, wrongful death, personal injury

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