When a New Jersey law enforcement officer or firefighter is suspended without pay pending the outcome of a disciplinary action, namely, termination charges, state law provides that a final determination on the charges shall be rendered within 180 calendar days
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Crivelli, Barbati & DeRose, LLC is a law firm based in New Jersey specializing in public sector labor law. The firm provides legal representation and advice primarily to public employee labor unions and their members, focusing on labor law, union representation, public employee pension and workers' compensation matters, and disciplinary representation. Their blog covers topics relevant to public sector labor issues, including legislative updates, labor disputes, disciplinary procedures, and contract negotiations. The firm addresses legal challenges faced by public employees such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and corrections officers, offering insights into regulatory and statutory developments affecting these groups.
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Pre-Existing Injuries: Not An Automatic Disqualifier for Accidental Disability Retirement Benefits
One of the most common misconceptions is that suffering from pre-existing diseases and/or conditions is an automatic disqualifier from receiving accidental disability retirement benefits. Nevertheless, many applications for accidental disability retirement benefits are denied by the various pension boards due…
Reviewing NJ Attorney General’s Directive 2022-14 and the Implications It Will Have On Law Enforcement Licensing
Are Your Rights Under the FMLA and the NJFLA Negotiable? Examining the Interplay between Family/ Medical Leave and Paid Leave Time
The Effect of Pending Charges or Lawsuits on Disability Retirement Applications
Your Application for Disability Retirement Was Denied…Now What?
As indicated in our post last week, deciding whether to utilize an attorney when filing for application for disability retirement benefits is an important initial consideration. Many individuals utilize the services of an attorney, while others do not. Nevertheless, many…
Do I Really Need An Attorney To Assist In Filing An Application For A NJ Public Employee Disability Retirement Pension?
Our office receives daily telephone calls and emails from New Jersey public employees who have either been injured at work, or are experiencing an unfortunate medical episode that leaves them with the inability to continue public employment. While each call…
Governor Murphy Sign Laws In An Effort To Try And Boost Racial Diversity Among New Jersey Police Departments
According to an article by the Associated Press dated September 28, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy recently signed three bills into law directed at increasing racial diversity among law enforcement officers which will facilitate underrepresented populations to pursue law enforcement…
