The Dangers of Signing an Employment Arbitration Agreement Since the 1980’s there has been a significant shift in the balance of power within the workplace. As employees lose power, their employers gain more power. This power shift is all due to the Supreme Court’s reinterpretation of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The FAA, when it…
How the NJLAD Protects You Against Employer’s Mistaken Perceptions Under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), plaintiffs no longer need to prove they are actually members of a protected class to pursue a discrimination case, being perceived as a member of a protected class is sufficient. Now, what exactly is a “protected class”? A…
Steps to Take Following a Car Crash in New Jersey As the country’s most densely populated state, car accidents are practically unavoidable in New Jersey due to the rate of congested roadways. With that being said, it is important to know the legal requirements and limitations, specific to New Jersey, to be the most prepared…
Can I sue for pain and suffering in New Jersey? The short answer to the question, “can I sue for pain and suffering in New Jersey,” is yes! The rules regarding pain and suffering in New Jersey fall under personal injury law, therefore a lawyer that specializes in personal injury would be the best person…
Title: What to Do If Your Employer Has Retaliated Against You In the state of New Jersey it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee. For example, employees are protected from employer retaliation when filing a complaint, reporting workplace safety violations, refusing to commit an illegal act, or reporting illegal activity…
The Ins and Outs of Filing Personal Injury Cases in NJ Personal injury claims can cover a wide range of situations or accidents. Everything from injuries caused by a car accident to a bite from the neighbor’s dog are considered personal injuries. However, to build a successful personal injury claim, there must be valid…
How Bill S-121 Further Protects Employees Against Discrimination On March 18, 2019, Governor Philip D. Murphy signed into law Bill S-121. The bill was intended to benefit New Jersey employees by, among other things, amending the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). N.J.S.A. §10:5-1 et seq. (“NJLAD”), Now, employers are prohibited from requiring their employees…
LGBTQ+ Rights in the Workplace On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court made history as they ruled that the 1964 Civil Rights Act (Title VII) protects gay, lesbian, and transgender employees from being discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation or gender expression. Essentially, this ruling made it federally illegal to fire…
Diving Into the Rule of Three The New Jersey Civil Service Commision has enacted the “Rule of Three” to further prevent unlawful discrimination, nepotism, or other types of favoritism in civil service agencies and departments. This law requires that all hiring and promotions be based on merit and demonstrated ability. In order to ensure this,…
As the novel COVID-19 virus continues to spread tension across the nation, laws continue to be put in place to deal with the consequences. One such unfortunate symptom the virus has brought with it, is a staggering number of reports of discrimination and xenophobia that several lawyers say they haven’t seen since the aftermath of…