Roseland, New Jersey Law Blog
Age discrimination law for millennials in New Jersey
When most people hear the term “millennial,” they automatically envision an entitled young person who possesses little to no real-world skills. However, the oldest millennials will turn 40 this year, which means they are actually reaching the age where they may begin...
Olive Garden is being accused of racial discrimination
Discriminating against restaurant employees is illegal in the state of New Jersey and throughout the United States. In December 2020, multiple Olive Garden employees filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that it demonstrated discrimination based on race,...
EEOC Issues Guidelines Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination of Employees
By Frank A. Custode, Esq. On December 16, 2020, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published revised guidelines regarding COVID-19 vaccination for employees. While the guidelines permit vaccination of employees, there are significant...
Why truck accidents differ from standard auto accidents
Being involved in an auto accident in New Jersey can be complicated, especially commercial vehicle mishaps. Accidents between two standard vehicles are commonly settled differently from those involving commercial trucks because truckers must adhere to certain DOT...
What are examples of discrimination in the workplace?
Discrimination is something that no one should ever experience, and it certainly should not happen in the workplace. Employees and employers are finding new ways to combat discrimination in the workplace, but the first step in fighting workplace discrimination is...
Worker wins appeal in age discrimination case
Workers in New Jersey and elsewhere who are 40 or older are protected by legislation such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The law applies to both employees and those who are applying for positions with a company. Furthermore, employers are not...
Verkada is under fire for alleged sexual harassment
The surveillance company Verkada has recently come under fire for allegedly sexually harassing female employees. Verkada's office is outfitted with its own brand of security cameras. In 2019, one of the sales directors gathered images of female employees that had been...
Many sexual harassment victims report retaliation
While sexual harassment against workers in New Jersey is unlawful, many employees are afraid to report mistreatment because of the threat of retaliation. Many organizations have encouraged victims to come forward, but workers' concerns are often well-founded. In fact,...
State of New Jersey Executive Order No. 192 Requires COVID-19 Workplace Safety Protocols
By Frank A. Custode, Esq. Effective November 5, 2020, Executive Order No. 192 is in effect, requiring New Jersey employers to implement certain workplace safety protocols. This is the State’s latest effort to increase workplace safety for employees. Specifically,...
New Jersey Creates Rebuttable Presumption of Workers’ Compensation Coverage for COVID-19 Cases Involving “Essential Employees”
By Frank A. Custode, Esq. On September 14, 2020, Governor Murphy signed SB 2380 into law, which creates a rebuttable presumption of workers’ compensation coverage for “essential employees” who contract COVID-19 during a state of emergency. The law is retroactive to...
