In the state of New Jersey, it's illegal to create a hostile work environment. However, the burden of proof is on the accuser--and if you want to file a lawsuit, you'll need solid evidence to prove that harassment took place. You'll also need to show the judge that...
What does the Law Against Discrimination prohbit?
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, or LAD, was established to help eliminate harassment and discrimination across the state. People must not be discriminated against based on their perceived race, actual race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation,...
What are your options if your employer retaliates?
When you work in New Jersey or any other state, you enjoy the right to freedom from retaliation by your employer. Retaliation is considered harassing, demoting, firing or taking other action against an employee who filed a complaint. Just as your employer can't...
Understanding your workplace harassment options
Every day, thousands of New Jersey residents head to work. In most cases, they will spend a third of the day making a living. Your workplace should be a safe location where you can be a productive asset for your employer. Unfortunately, many people must deal with...
What can you do if you experience sexual harassment?
Unfortunately, many people experience sexual harassment in New Jersey on a regular basis. From work to school, sexual harassment can happen anywhere. Victims of sexual harassment may struggle to carry on with their normal activities due to stress, shame or fear. Read...
EEOC Issues Guidelines Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination of Employees
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 legal issues about which...
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...
New Jersey Creates Rebuttable Presumption of Workers’ Compensation Coverage for COVID-19 Cases Involving “Essential Employees”
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 March 9, 2020. Pursuant to...
Pregnancy in the workplace: How to spot discrimination
At the present moment, women are said to hold about 50% of the jobs in New Jersey and around the country's workforce. Another very interesting statistic is that 85% of those women will become pregnant at some point in their careers. Even so, according to the United...