Discrimination in the workplace is illegal and wrong. It can be defined as unfair and unfavorable treatment due to a person’s race, status, gender, sex, religion, origin, etc. Discrimination can be either subtle or obvious. Luckily, there are both federal and state laws against this kind of discrimination including the Immigration and National Act (NIA)…
Workplace Safety Protocols During a Crisis When Covid-19 first hit New Jersey, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 192 in order to combat rising case numbers. EO 192 mandates specific health and safety standards to protect workers and customers during the pandemic. This past year, we have learned just how important it is to have consistent…
Expansion of the NJ WARN Act At the beginning of 2020, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey signed Senate Bill 3170. This senate bill significantly modified and amended the NJ WARN Act. Now, with the expansion of the NJ WARN Act, New Jersey is the first state in the nation to require severance pay for…
New Jersey’s Equal Pay Act In 2018, Governor Phil Murphy, of New Jersey, signed the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (Equal Pay Act). The Equal Pay Act has been described as, “the most sweeping equal pay legislation in the nation.” Essentially, the act expands upon equal pay protections in relation to the New Jersey…
Remote Workplace Harassment Still Happens from Home A recent report from the EEOC noted when workplaces are decentralized or remote, employees may feel unaccountable for their behavior and actions. Furthermore, employees working remotely may mistakenly believe that the standard workplace policies and behavioral expectations do not apply. All of this paired with the relaxed monitoring…
Personal Injury Cases Against a Business Unfortunately, accidents can happen anywhere. If you slip and fall on a business’s property, you may be entitled to compensation. The compensation that may be won in a personal injury case can help you pay for unforeseen medical bills and complications due to the fall. It is important to…
Reasons to Hire a Lawyer Has something happened to you recently that has made you question if you should hire a lawyer? You may think with all the legal information and tools on the internet, you can handle your case independently. Moreover, some legal issues do not require an attorney, such as fighting a speeding…
Residential Evictions During the Pandemic Many people are struggling financially due to the extra pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is difficult not knowing if you will be able to afford rent and the repercussions that could come from that. Now more than ever, it is important that you know your rights versus your landlord’s…
Employee’s Sick Leave and Family Leave Rights New Jersey has some of the most comprehensive earned sick leave, temporary disability, and family leave laws in the country. Since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, employees are in need of extensive sick leave and family leave rights now more than ever. More specifically, parents are…
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…