Navigating the circumstances of being fired before taking maternity leave can be challenging for expectant mothers. It is important to understand the legal protections and rights provided by the state’s employment laws. New Jersey has implemented laws to safeguard the rights of pregnant employees, such as the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) and the…
Maximizing workers’ compensation is crucial to ensure fair and comprehensive support for employees who experience work-related injuries or illnesses. The objective is to optimize the benefits and assistance provided to workers, allowing them to recover effectively and return to work with confidence. This necessitates the implementation of robust strategies that prioritize workplace safety, promote open…
Inappropriate age comments in the workplace can create a hostile and discriminatory environment for employees in New Jersey. Such comments based on age can violate state and federal employment laws, including the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Age-related comments, jokes, or stereotypes can contribute to a…
Proving negligence in a personal injury case in New Jersey requires establishing certain key elements. To successfully demonstrate negligence, you must show that the defendant owed you a duty of care, that they breached that duty, that their actions or inaction directly caused your injuries, and that you suffered damages as a result. Gathering evidence…
Verbal harassment is the use of abusive, offensive, hostile or derogatory language towards a coworker or an employee. These include making offensive jokes, slurs, mockery, bullying, intimidation and insults. Verbal harassment can be a form of sexual harassment. For instance, when an employee makes sexually pervasive comments on another employee or repeated requests for a…
Discrimination in the workplace is never acceptable, and each state has laws and rules put into place to protect your workplace rights as an employee. The purpose of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) is to protect the workers of the state of New Jersey from unlawful workplace discrimination. It’s important to know your…
In the state of New Jersey, you are protected by law as a whistleblower. The Conscientious Employee Protection Act, or “CEPA”, is a broad New Jersey State wide whistleblower law. CEPA essentially will protect you from retaliation in the workplace- what does this mean? Being fired, demoted, passed up for a promotion, even harassed for…
So you’ve been in a car accident and your life has been turned upside down, now what? Recovering from a car accident whether it be physically, mentally or both can be extremely challenging. On top of recovery, there is the stress of getting back to work and making money, you may have new medical bills…
Personal injury law is a broad category that deals with claims when someone is injured and it’s another person’s fault
5 Types of Workplace Discrimination: Discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue that affects employees and employers alike.