On March 17, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that commissions fall under the definition of “wages” for the purpose of New Jersey’s Wage Payment Law (NJWPL). The matter of Rosalyn Musker v. Suuchi, Inc. (A-8-24) (089665), presented the Supreme Court with the legal question of whether commissions are “wages” or “supplementary incentives” under…
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New Law Allows New Jersey Realtors to Form LLCs For Commission Payments
New Jersey Realtors are now permitted to form Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) for the purpose of accepting real estate brokerage commissions. The new law, effective February 2025, gives specific permission for a salesperson or broker salesperson (an “Agent”) to operate through an LLC. One of the driving forces behind this law was to eliminate confusion…
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Top 5 Reasons Why Even Small Charities Should Collaborate with an Attorney
In this age of “do-it-yourself” attitudes and endless resources at everyone’s fingertips, it may be tempting to operate a small charity without a lawyer’s assistance. However, overall, is it sensible? While there is no doubt that most individuals can manage many day-to-day tasks, here are five reasons a charity might benefit from the careful attention…
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Mind your Emojis: When Text Messages Might Become Contracts
As technology develops, casual conversations are taking place more frequently than ever through text messages, and other direct or instant messaging platforms (“text messages”). While this is a welcome convenience for most, business owners should be wary of possible legal pitfalls that accompany relying on text messages to communicate with partners, customers, and clients. Regardless…
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Healthcare Workplace Safety Act: Critical Legislation Increases Protections for Ohio’s Healthcare Workers
Last month, Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 452 (HB 452) into law. Otherwise known as the “Healthcare Workplace Safety Act,” the new law is a direct response to increased reports of aggression towards health care workers, addressing the need for improved safety measures in healthcare settings. Effective April 9, 2025, key aspects of the…
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New Year, New Leave: New York State Becomes First to Offer Paid Time Off for Prenatal Care
As New Yorkers celebrated the arrival of 2025, they became citizens of the first state in the nation to receive paid time off for prenatal care. As of January 1, 2025, Governor Hochul ensured that pregnant workers would have the necessary time for prenatal healthcare. Applicable to all employees working for private-sector employers, regardless of…
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Gina L. Campanella, Esq., FACHE an AVVO Client’s Choice Attorney for 2025
Campanella Law Office is proud to announce that Avvo has, for the year 2025, awarded our principal attorney, Gina L. Campanella, the prestigious Clients’ Choice Award for providing outstanding legal service. This is the tenth year in a row that Ms. Campanella has received this honor. Founded to help people find good lawyers, Avvo provides…
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Cristina N. Hyde, Esq. an AVVO Client’s Choice Attorney for 2024
Campanella Law Office is proud to announce that Avvo has, for the year 2024, awarded our partner attorney, Cristina N. Hyde, the prestigious Clients’ Choice Award for providing outstanding legal service. Founded to help people find good lawyers, Avvo provides consumers detailed information on lawyers and legal issues. Ninety-seven percent of United States lawyers are…
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NJ Pay Transparency Act: New Law Requires Disclosure of Salary Information to Employees and Job Applicants
On Monday, Governor Phil Murphy, signed iS2310 into law. The new Pay Transparency Act is expected to promote fairness and reduce pay gaps in the workplace by requiring employers to disclose specific information about employee compensation. In accordance with S2310, any person, company, corporation, firm, labor organization, or association which has ten (10) or more…
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CTA UPTADE…AGAIN: FinCEN Cancels Reporting Requirement for All U.S. Entities
Domestic Small Businesses may now all breathe a collective sigh of relief as the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, published a new interim final rule exempting all entities created in the United States from the requirement to report beneficial ownership information under the Corporate Transparency Act. The interim rule will remain…