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...
Study shows discrimination against Black job seekers
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...
What are indicators of workplace discrimination?
Discrimination in the workplace happens far too often around the country, and those who experience such treatment might find their work environment hostile. However, not every instance of workplace discrimination is overt. New Jersey employees should remain alert to...
Can reporting discrimination lead to you losing your job?
Unfortunately, some working adults in New Jersey have to deal with discrimination in the workplace. Making matters worse, a new study found that employees who are victims of discrimination are more likely to find themselves getting fired or laid off. Job loss rates...
Understanding workplace retaliation
Coworkers aren't always your friends. If you have done something that your coworker or supervisor doesn't like, they may feel the need to get revenge. Here are some things you need to know about workplace retaliation in New Jersey. What is workplace retaliation?...
What types of behavior can create a hostile work environment?
Many New Jersey workers enjoy, or at least tolerate, their jobs. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Sometimes, people can find themselves in hostile work environments. To gain a better understanding of this issue, here's a closer look at a few types of...
The New Jersey Supreme Court Finds That the Use of Two Offensive Slurs May Support a Hostile Work Environment Claim
In Rios, Jr. v. Meda Pharmaceutical, Inc., et al. (A-23-20) (08476) (June 16, 2021), the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that a supervisor’s use of two offensive slurs were sufficiently severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment in violation of...
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Extends Tax Credits to Eligible Employers
The IRS recently issued FAQs that address the tax credits available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP”) by employers with fewer than 500 employees and certain governmental employers without regard to the number of employees ("Eligible Employers")...
Proposed legislation would erode non-compete agreements in New Jersey
Proposed Assembly Bill No. 1650 (“A1650”) would significantly take the bite out of the enforceability of non-compete agreements in the state of New Jersey. Under current New Jersey law, a non-compete agreement is enforceable if it is “reasonable in view of all the...
What does the Law Against Discrimination prohibit?
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,...