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Sunday, September 23, 2012
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ormation Call today 973-955-4642The Law Offices of John M. Amorison serves cl
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Top Democrats
Top Democrats in the state Senate say they're considering asking voters
next year if they would like to change the state constitution to raise
the minimum wage.With a bill to increase the $7.25-an-hour minimum wage stalled in the upper ho
use,
leaders are discussing putting a constitutional amendment on the 2013
election ballot — a move that would allow them to bypass Gov. Chris
Christie, who has said he is worried about a wage hike’s impact on
business.
State Sen. Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen), chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, acknowledged the talks.
"We really need to look at the economic impact of the proposal on employees as well as employers," he said. "The policies of this administration have not helped the economy rebound."
But before the idea can make it to voters, it would have to overcome opposition from Assembly Democrats and liberal interest groups that say New Jersey’s lowest earners should not wait more than a year for relief.
Cited by Democrats as one of their top priorities earlier this year, the Assembly in May passed a bill that would increase the wage from the federal minimum of $7.25 to $8.50 — and then raise it in future years based on the rate of inflation.
But the bill stalled in the Senate, leading to finger-pointing between Assembly and Senate Democrats. Christie also promised to veto the bill because of the automatic annual raise. He has not said whether he would sign it without that clause.
Shortly after the legislation stalled, state Sen. Shirley Turner (D-Mercer) introduced a resolution for a constitutional amendment (SCR117) that mirrored the bill.
The idea gained currency with top Senate Democrats more recently, but the proposal may be retooled. Leaders say they are now discussing details of a minimum wage referendum.
Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) and his spokesman declined comment. Sweeney told The Times of Trenton editorial board in July that a $1.25 jump in the wage may be too much, too soon. Instead, he said he wanted to introduce legislation to let voters decide whether to write small annual cost of living adjustments of about 12 to 15 cents a year into the constitution. "It’s predictable, it can be built in, and it doesn’t cause sticker shock," he said.
Sarlo said a referendum to write the increase into the state constitution would delay implementation of the hike to allow the economy to recover, allaying business groups’ fears that it would put a halt to what they consider a fragile economic recovery. "No doubt about it, a little delay would be a good thing," he said.
But some Democrats say the wage should be raised this year, and the Assembly bill should be used as the basis for bargaining.
"It’s another black eye for the Legislature that you can’t get something so basic as a minimum wage increase to the governor’s desk," said Assemblyman Joseph Cryan (D-Union). "It just shows the lack of empathy we have for what’s going on in the real world... We have been hijacked by the conservative wing of the Democratic Party."
Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver (D-Essex) declined to comment, but Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), a deputy speaker, said while he can’t speak for her, "I will make the observation that all legislation is ultimately the art of compromise."
State Sen. Barbara Buono (D-Middlesex) said she can’t understand why her colleagues are considering watering down the legislation or delaying enacting it. "Send the bill to the governor, put the ball in his court," she said. "It’s an urgent measure that should be taken up as soon as possible."
Gordon MacInnes, president of the left-leaning think tank New Jersey Policy Perspective, said low income families need the relief now given the state’s high cost of living.
"It would be a benefit to get it approved by any means possible, but we can’t have people waiting to 2014," he said. "It might work in rural Alabama, where you can survive, but it doesn’t work in New Jersey."
Business groups lobbied against raising the minimum wage, saying it would force companies to lay off workers or cut their hours. They said it would force businesses to pass the added costs onto consumers, potentially slowing the state’s economic recovery. http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/09/nj_minimum_wage_proposal_may_b.html
State Sen. Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen), chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, acknowledged the talks.
"We really need to look at the economic impact of the proposal on employees as well as employers," he said. "The policies of this administration have not helped the economy rebound."
But before the idea can make it to voters, it would have to overcome opposition from Assembly Democrats and liberal interest groups that say New Jersey’s lowest earners should not wait more than a year for relief.
Cited by Democrats as one of their top priorities earlier this year, the Assembly in May passed a bill that would increase the wage from the federal minimum of $7.25 to $8.50 — and then raise it in future years based on the rate of inflation.
But the bill stalled in the Senate, leading to finger-pointing between Assembly and Senate Democrats. Christie also promised to veto the bill because of the automatic annual raise. He has not said whether he would sign it without that clause.
Shortly after the legislation stalled, state Sen. Shirley Turner (D-Mercer) introduced a resolution for a constitutional amendment (SCR117) that mirrored the bill.
The idea gained currency with top Senate Democrats more recently, but the proposal may be retooled. Leaders say they are now discussing details of a minimum wage referendum.
Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) and his spokesman declined comment. Sweeney told The Times of Trenton editorial board in July that a $1.25 jump in the wage may be too much, too soon. Instead, he said he wanted to introduce legislation to let voters decide whether to write small annual cost of living adjustments of about 12 to 15 cents a year into the constitution. "It’s predictable, it can be built in, and it doesn’t cause sticker shock," he said.
Sarlo said a referendum to write the increase into the state constitution would delay implementation of the hike to allow the economy to recover, allaying business groups’ fears that it would put a halt to what they consider a fragile economic recovery. "No doubt about it, a little delay would be a good thing," he said.
But some Democrats say the wage should be raised this year, and the Assembly bill should be used as the basis for bargaining.
"It’s another black eye for the Legislature that you can’t get something so basic as a minimum wage increase to the governor’s desk," said Assemblyman Joseph Cryan (D-Union). "It just shows the lack of empathy we have for what’s going on in the real world... We have been hijacked by the conservative wing of the Democratic Party."
Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver (D-Essex) declined to comment, but Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex), a deputy speaker, said while he can’t speak for her, "I will make the observation that all legislation is ultimately the art of compromise."
State Sen. Barbara Buono (D-Middlesex) said she can’t understand why her colleagues are considering watering down the legislation or delaying enacting it. "Send the bill to the governor, put the ball in his court," she said. "It’s an urgent measure that should be taken up as soon as possible."
Gordon MacInnes, president of the left-leaning think tank New Jersey Policy Perspective, said low income families need the relief now given the state’s high cost of living.
"It would be a benefit to get it approved by any means possible, but we can’t have people waiting to 2014," he said. "It might work in rural Alabama, where you can survive, but it doesn’t work in New Jersey."
Business groups lobbied against raising the minimum wage, saying it would force companies to lay off workers or cut their hours. They said it would force businesses to pass the added costs onto consumers, potentially slowing the state’s economic recovery. http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/09/nj_minimum_wage_proposal_may_b.html
Thursday, September 13, 2012
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We also have a new office location in the Empire State Building, NY serving Manhattan and surrounding boroughs.
http://johnamorisonlaw.com/
The Law Offices of John M. Amorison serves clients in Clifton, Passaic, Montclair, Paterson, Nutley, Belleville, Fair Lawn, Lyndhurst, Littel Falls and Passaic county, Bergen County, Essex County.
We also have a new office location in the Empire State Building, NY serving Manhattan and surrounding boroughs.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
That magical season is here
That magical season is here. No, not Christmas. But that special time
when the weather is nice and some lucky homeowners with tax refunds
jingling in their checking accounts may be thinking about splurging on
some long-delayed home-improvement projects.
And of course, the scammers who want that money are buzzing around as well. The Better Business Bureau says they fielded nearly 30,000 consumer complaints against various home contractors in 2011, just a drop considering many people who get scammed either contact the police or are too embarrassed to report the incident. Here are five of the most common scams hitting our neighborhoods today:
1. The Cash Deal: He might say it's because of taxes or he's got a special arrangement with his paint wholesaler, but one day you may have a painter in your kitchen telling you he'll cut 35 percent off his estimate if you pay in cash. "It might sound like a great deal, because we all want to believe we should get a discount if we're paying for something in cash," says Tyler Palmer, a spokesperson for the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. "But when you're talking about a lot of money, and about work that's going to be done to your house, there needs to be paperwork. A deal that's 'under the table' is going to hurt you if something goes wrong." For instance, that painter may ask for the first $500 to get started and he may tell you to be ready for his crew at 8 the next morning. You're still waiting.
2. "Just Finished a Job Up The Street": A friendly looking guy in overalls shows up at your door pointing at your driveway. He and his crew were leaving a big paving job they finished around the corner and they noticed that it was discolored/pitted/cracked and they had a little time and some extra materials, would you like your driveway to look like new for just $300? Over an hour they might wash it down, spread a thin coat of concrete paint and drive off, while you notice that your new driveway "surface" keeps sticking to your car's tires.
3. Nice Guy, Bad Contract: You're being smart about a home improvement project by getting more than one estimate from a contractor, and one guy stands out with a bid that's 30 percent less than the others. He's got to start tomorrow if you want him because he's got "so much business lined up" and since he seems competent you sign the contract and go to bed happy. "He's counting on you not sitting down and comparing his estimate with anyone else's line by line," says Jody Costello, a consumer advocate from San Diego who operates Contractorsfromhell.com. "If you did you'd find that there are lots of details not included in his bid, like perhaps you were thinking of granite counter tops for your kitchen and his estimate is for a cheaper laminate."
You can argue with him over the details, but he's got a contract with your signature. Upgrading your project after the contract has been signed is generally not in your favor. "This isn't a way of creating a happy customer, but it's a way for a struggling contractor to keep working," says Costello. "Make sure the contract specifies everything you've agreed upon with the contractor."
4. Check My License: All U.S. states require that people who bill customers more than a set amount (usually $1,000 or more) to work on a construction project must have a contractor's license. Contractors are generally required to put their license number on their advertising and business cards, and the Internet has made it easy to check on a contractor's license status. Or has it? "In California and many other states, I've heard of scammers who simply steal the license of a legitimate contractor," says Costello. "The contractor you're talking to is 'Jack Smith' and you find his license number is registered to 'Steve Sanchez.' When you ask him he has a story about how it's his brother in law and they're in business together and everything's good. But what's the real story?" If the names of the people you're dealing with don't jibe with the license holder, call the license holder and ask. You may be saving yourself a major headache.
5. Coughing It Up: For $50 a technician will do a quick cleaning of the air ducts in your house -- what could go wrong? Plenty. Scammers have been known to pull out handfuls of dust and debris that they've placed in the ducts while the homeowner's back was turned and say, "You know sir, I can do the $50 job, but I'm not going to be able to get all of this out. I'll need our heavy-duty equipment, $300 more." If you balk, expect him to nod and smile at pictures of your children. "Kids deserve fresh air," he may say, as you sigh and get your checkbook. The remedy? "Try to remember there's no free lunch," says Palmer. "These come-ons are tempting, but they're not worth it. Your best weapon against contractor scams is your common sense."
And of course, the scammers who want that money are buzzing around as well. The Better Business Bureau says they fielded nearly 30,000 consumer complaints against various home contractors in 2011, just a drop considering many people who get scammed either contact the police or are too embarrassed to report the incident. Here are five of the most common scams hitting our neighborhoods today:
1. The Cash Deal: He might say it's because of taxes or he's got a special arrangement with his paint wholesaler, but one day you may have a painter in your kitchen telling you he'll cut 35 percent off his estimate if you pay in cash. "It might sound like a great deal, because we all want to believe we should get a discount if we're paying for something in cash," says Tyler Palmer, a spokesperson for the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. "But when you're talking about a lot of money, and about work that's going to be done to your house, there needs to be paperwork. A deal that's 'under the table' is going to hurt you if something goes wrong." For instance, that painter may ask for the first $500 to get started and he may tell you to be ready for his crew at 8 the next morning. You're still waiting.
2. "Just Finished a Job Up The Street": A friendly looking guy in overalls shows up at your door pointing at your driveway. He and his crew were leaving a big paving job they finished around the corner and they noticed that it was discolored/pitted/cracked and they had a little time and some extra materials, would you like your driveway to look like new for just $300? Over an hour they might wash it down, spread a thin coat of concrete paint and drive off, while you notice that your new driveway "surface" keeps sticking to your car's tires.
3. Nice Guy, Bad Contract: You're being smart about a home improvement project by getting more than one estimate from a contractor, and one guy stands out with a bid that's 30 percent less than the others. He's got to start tomorrow if you want him because he's got "so much business lined up" and since he seems competent you sign the contract and go to bed happy. "He's counting on you not sitting down and comparing his estimate with anyone else's line by line," says Jody Costello, a consumer advocate from San Diego who operates Contractorsfromhell.com. "If you did you'd find that there are lots of details not included in his bid, like perhaps you were thinking of granite counter tops for your kitchen and his estimate is for a cheaper laminate."
You can argue with him over the details, but he's got a contract with your signature. Upgrading your project after the contract has been signed is generally not in your favor. "This isn't a way of creating a happy customer, but it's a way for a struggling contractor to keep working," says Costello. "Make sure the contract specifies everything you've agreed upon with the contractor."
4. Check My License: All U.S. states require that people who bill customers more than a set amount (usually $1,000 or more) to work on a construction project must have a contractor's license. Contractors are generally required to put their license number on their advertising and business cards, and the Internet has made it easy to check on a contractor's license status. Or has it? "In California and many other states, I've heard of scammers who simply steal the license of a legitimate contractor," says Costello. "The contractor you're talking to is 'Jack Smith' and you find his license number is registered to 'Steve Sanchez.' When you ask him he has a story about how it's his brother in law and they're in business together and everything's good. But what's the real story?" If the names of the people you're dealing with don't jibe with the license holder, call the license holder and ask. You may be saving yourself a major headache.
5. Coughing It Up: For $50 a technician will do a quick cleaning of the air ducts in your house -- what could go wrong? Plenty. Scammers have been known to pull out handfuls of dust and debris that they've placed in the ducts while the homeowner's back was turned and say, "You know sir, I can do the $50 job, but I'm not going to be able to get all of this out. I'll need our heavy-duty equipment, $300 more." If you balk, expect him to nod and smile at pictures of your children. "Kids deserve fresh air," he may say, as you sigh and get your checkbook. The remedy? "Try to remember there's no free lunch," says Palmer. "These come-ons are tempting, but they're not worth it. Your best weapon against contractor scams is your common sense."
Thursday, September 6, 2012
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ients
in Clifton, Passaic, Montclair, Paterson, Nutley, Belleville, Fair
Lawn, Lyndhurst, Littel Falls and Passaic county, Bergen County, Essex
County.
We also have a new office location in the Empire State Building, NY serving Manhattan and surrounding boroughs.
We also have a new office location in the Empire State Building, NY serving Manhattan and surrounding boroughs.
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