Resources
GOVERNMENT
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
www.eeoc.gov
This site provides detailed information about the process of filing a discrimination claim and an overview of employment practices that are prohibited. There is helpful information for employers facing discrimination charges as well as employees who wish to file charges.
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov
This site provides the answers for anyone who may be eligible for retirement or disability benefits. In addition to the "frequently asked questions," you can make a specific inquiry online and receive a response in 24 hours.
Small Business Administration
www.sba.gov
This is a great site for anyone who wants to open a small business. It answers many questions about the legal and financial requirements of starting a business.
LEGAL SITES
New Jersey State Courts
www.judiciary.state.nj.us
This site primarily contains information of interest to attorneys. However, there is information about representing yourself in court, which is particularly important in small claims matters. Also, information about jury service and directions to the courts throughout the state are included.
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
http://www.lsnj.org/nnjls
This site contains information regarding legal services for low-income individuals in Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson Counties.
New Jersey Law Journal
www.njlawjournal.com
America Lawyers Media's New Jersey publication. It contains detailed legal news and features for New Jersey.
Legal Information Institute
www.law.cornell.edu
This is one of the first legal sites on the web and it contains a wealth of free legal information, including a hypertext U.S. Code and the Code of Federal Regulations.
Law.com
www.law.com
This is the leading national source for legal news. It carries articles and features from America Lawyers Media's national and regional publications.
MEDIATION
Mediate.com
www.mediate.com
This is a leading site for mediators and everything mediation. It carries articles, and mediation community.
ARBITRATION
American Arbitration Association
www.aaa.org
This is a leading provider of arbitration services worldwide.
