Workplace bullying is a pervasive issue that can have serious consequences for employees’ mental and physical well-being. While there is no specific anti-bullying statute in New Jersey, it’s crucial to understand how workplace bullying can be closely connected to harassment and discrimination. Recognizing the signs of bullying, understanding its impact, and knowing your rights are…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…