Governor Signs Bill Banning NDAs in Work Sexual Harassment Cases
Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill banning non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) from being used by New Jersey employers regarding workplace sexual harassment cases. Senate Bill 121, which was signed on Monday, will allow victims the ability to be transparent about the trauma they experienced in the workplace without repercussions from their employers regarding their settlement. Any […]
» Read More...March 19, 2019
Differences in Sexual Harassment Views
What constitutes sexual harassment is not the same thing to everyone. According to a new study, it varies by generation and country. The international charity, ActionAid, which works with girls and women in 45 countries around the world, surveyed more than 2,500 people between the ages of 14 and 21 living in the United Kingdom […]
» Read More...March 19, 2019
Chili’s Server Quits Due to Request for Change in Dress Code
LGBTQ employees have the right to a workplace free from discrimination. Yet, for one Chili’s Grill & Bar server, she believes her perceived sexual orientation affected her treatment in a promotion interview, leading to her resignation from the company. The employee alleges that she was advised that her workplace interview attire was not gender appropriate […]
» Read More...March 14, 2019
What are the Eligibility Requirements for NJFLA?
There is little doubt that juggling work and family responsibilities can be difficult. There may be times when you need to take time off from work for family and medical reasons, such as caring for a sick family member or newborn. The federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was created to help employees balance work […]
» Read More...March 12, 2019
Cannabis in the Workplace
New Jersey’s cannabis medical program will be expanding, as debates continue about legalization for adult use. As legislators weave their way through changing laws, employers are expressing concerns about increased cannabis use in workplaces. State medical marijuana laws allow those with legal prescriptions to use it, but they do not specify that companies must let […]
» Read More...March 8, 2019
Cops Wrongfully Terminated from Disbanded Department
Police officers and a former police chief in a New Jersey town are suing for wrongful termination. Their suit contends that when the borough of Newfield disbanded their police unit and negotiated a new police agreement with Franklin Township, they violated their employment rights, leaving the four former employees without jobs. The four individuals were […]
» Read More...February 26, 2019
Understanding the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination
Work can be challenging enough without the added difficulty of discrimination. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) is a statute that protects employees from discrimination in the workplace based on their race, religion, disability, sex, gender, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, military service, or genetic information. It is considered one […]
» Read More...February 22, 2019
New Jersey to Expand Paid Family Leave Program
The state of New Jersey created a bill to expand the paid family leave program. Bill A-3975 would increase the amount of time workers could take off from six to 12 weeks of leave. Companies who employ 30 employees or more would have to provide the program to their workers. The percentage of weekly benefits […]
» Read More...February 12, 2019
3 Laws that Protect you from Employment Discrimination – Infographic
Are you a member of a protected class but have been treated differently than your coworkers with the same position, work experience and expertise? If so, you may a victim of employment discrimination. Many individuals in New Jersey and across the country are discriminated against at work. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission […]
» Read More...February 8, 2019
Congress Moves Closer to Passage of Sexual Harassment Bill
Sexual harassment is extremely serious no matter who is committing it. When the perpetrators are the very people whose responsibility it is to protect society’s interest, it can be extremely alarming. The House of Representatives has finally reached an agreement with the Senate to reform the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to focus more on […]
» Read More...February 5, 2019
