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...
New Jersey residents are no strangers to political scandal and controversy, but even they may be surprised at how quickly allegations of sexual harassment made New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s position untenable. Cuomo announced his resignation on Aug. 13 after...
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...
The Surfside, Florida, building collapse which killed at least 97 people to date, has raised a lot of questions about where the responsibility lies. And while structural engineers are only starting to put their investigation into high gear after the search teams have...
In spite of the laws against sexual harassment, women in New Jersey and around the country still face this problem often at work. Sexual harassment involves unwelcome, inappropriate behavior or acts against a person. It is offensive and threatening and can cause a...
While working in New Jersey, you shouldn't have to worry about your gender having a negative impact on your job. Unfortunately, discrimination takes place against males and females. If discrimination occurs, protections are available, in most situations, if a claim is...
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?...
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...
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 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")...