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.
What is Disability Discrimination? It’s typically against the law for you to be harassed or discriminated against on the basis of a disability you have, a disability someone thinks you have, a disability you used to have, a disability someone thinks you used to have, or a disability that someone knows/thinks you will get in…
If you’re a woman in the workplace and considering having a baby soon, currently pregnant, or recently gave birth, make sure you’re knowledgeable on your rights related to pregnancy. Pregnancy discrimination is when the workplace treats you unfavorably because of anything related to pregnancy. It extends to both employees and job applicants and can include…
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…