Two Family Leave Laws Enacted for Expectant Parents
Two new family leave laws enacted for expectant parents will expedite the process for receiving temporary disability and family leave benefits. On Monday, the laws took effect that will ease the process for applying for and receiving benefits through the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development for mothers who are expecting or home […]
» Read More...October 8, 2019
Special Needs Worker Fired After Enduring Additional Tasks
A Sparta, New Jersey woman with down syndrome was fired from her local Panera Bread after being given tasks that were beyond her job description, according to the former employee’s mother. The 28-year-old victim was employed at Panera Bread for 2.5 years, and the company was aware that she needed work accommodations. A job coach […]
» Read More...October 1, 2019
What are Common Types of Employment Discrimination?
People talk at length about being discriminated against on the job. However, many articles and news reports never describe exactly what constitutes discrimination, or what it really means to a worker. To shed light on the topic, frequent types of employment discrimination are described below. These types of discrimination can easily become seeds of employment […]
» Read More...September 17, 2019
NJ Female Police Officer Claims Sexual Harassment
A female police lieutenant claimed that she experienced sexual harassment and discrimination by the Middlesex Police Department. The victim claimed that she was frequently passed over for promotions and received inferior treatment from her male counterparts. The lieutenant alleged that she lost her position as head of the Traffic Safety Bureau due to discrimination and […]
» Read More...September 10, 2019
More Anonymous Sexual Harassment Suits are Being Filed
The #MeToo movement has been shedding light on the serious and often hidden problem of workplace sexual harassment. Victims of sexual harassment have come forward over the past several years in dozens of cases involving prominent figures and major corporations, which has drawn widespread public attention to the issue and encouraged more people to speak […]
» Read More...September 5, 2019
Workplace Diversity Training in New Jersey
Now more than ever, companies are growing more diverse, resulting in a decline in negative comments regarding race, gender, sexual orientation, and religion. According to the fourth annual New Jersey State of Diversity Survey, a big part of this change is due to training. If you or someone you know was discriminated against at work, […]
» Read More...August 29, 2019
Company Changes Name to Avoid Sexual Harassment Charges
Manley Toy Direct, a Chinese-based toy company, is changing its name following the loss of a sexual harassment lawsuit. The Iowa-based toy company is avoiding paying millions of dollars in settlement fees to the victims in the lawsuit. This incident is part of an ongoing problem regarding company owners avoiding U.S. judgements. An employee of […]
» Read More...August 22, 2019
Can Employees Turn Down Raises and Promotions?
Although it is not a common occurrence, employees have been known to turn down pay raises and promotions. Employees may not understand the best way to tell their employers this, and in turn, the employers might also be in the dark about handling the situation. Reasons for Declining Declining raises and promotions makes financial sense […]
» Read More...August 15, 2019
Is Your Employer Compensating You Fairly? Common NJ Wage and Hour Violations
While New Jersey’s wage and hour laws, as well as the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), set forth comprehensive guidelines to ensure workers are compensated fairly for their time worked, not all employees are aware of their rights under the law and they may be receiving unfair compensation. New Jersey Wage and Hour Laws Under […]
» Read More...August 5, 2019
Airline Contract Dispute Raises Concerns for Workers
Safety concerns are at the heart of a major ongoing dispute between American Airlines’ mechanics and the company. During a bitter contract renegotiation, one worker union issued the stark warning to its 3,500 members to not fly American if they cared about their families’ safety. The issue arose as American Airlines and their mechanics worked […]
» Read More...August 2, 2019
