Workers in New Jersey and elsewhere are entitled to fair treatment in the workplace. Unfortunately, many people are subject to sexual harassment on a daily basis at work. Recently, a female employee of Tesla had the last straw and sued the company for that very...
On October 28, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will significantly expand the scope of whistleblower protection for employees in the State of New York. The law goes into effect on January 26, 2022. Here are highlights of the more significant...
Most employers in New Jersey understand that discrimination is illegal. If an employer repeatedly refuses to hire or promote job candidates based on their race, sex, or disability, they could get into big trouble. However, smaller, less obvious acts of discrimination...
New Jersey employers might have heard about retaliation lawsuits in the workplace. Retaliation happens when an employee receives disciplinary action or consequences after reporting on harmful or illegal practices. Why do employees face retaliation? Retaliation can...
Sexual harassment at work is illegal in New Jersey. Sadly, even as the world progresses by having better laws, sexual harassment is still rampant and has also adapted to people working remotely. If you have been a victim, here's what you need to know. New Jersey laws...
There are many employers who try to exploit their workers by classifying them as contractors rather than employees. This means the employer is not required to offer them benefits, can force them to pay a bigger share of their taxes, and removes some protections for...
On October 5, 2021, Governor Murphy signed new legislation (Assembly Bill No. A681) that amends the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”) and expands the scope of age discrimination for older workers (in particular, workers over the age of 70) in the State of...
If you’re an older worker in New Jersey, you expect to be respected and maybe even treated by colleagues as a mentor. Unfortunately, in spite of age discrimination being illegal, it happens often in the workplace. If you believe you’re experiencing discrimination, you...
Discrimination against Black job applicants in New Jersey is a reality, according to a new study. While many Black job applicants feel like they don’t get called back because of their race, proving that discrimination took place can be difficult. That’s because it’s...
Many New Jersey residents have undergone surgical procedures. If you are scheduled for one, you expect it to go smoothly, but sadly, medical errors can happen. Surgery is one of the most common reasons for medical malpractice lawsuits. Why are medical malpractice...