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
Companies Incorporate Active Whistleblowing Systems
Whistleblowing often brings fear of retaliation upon those who are seeking to expose the wrongdoings at their workplace. While this happens, whistleblowing does not have to be associated with negativity. Companies that have a whistleblowing system in place and embrace it as part of their company culture can experience beneficial results. According to a lead […]
» Read More...January 29, 2019
Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace – Infographic
While pregnancy is generally a time of joy, many women continue to face discrimination and unfair treatment in the workplace due to their pregnancy. In fact, in 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received more than 3,500 pregnancy discrimination complaints. Between October 2010 and September 2015, approximately 31,000 charges of pregnancy discrimination were filed […]
» Read More...January 23, 2019
Workplace Pregnancy Protection Laws
Pregnancy can bring major life changes, but one of them should never be discrimination in the workplace. Women who become pregnant have various employment protections, yet, forms of pregnancy discrimination still occur in work settings across the United States. Discrimination based on pregnancy is covered under various employment laws, including the federal Civil Rights Act […]
» Read More...January 22, 2019
New Jersey Legislators Iron Out $15 Minimum Wage Agreement
On Thursday, New Jersey legislators ironed out an agreement regarding the proposed $15 minimum wage hike. The legislation would gradually raise it within a five-year period. By July 1 of this year, the amount will rise to $10 per hour, and $11 by January 1, 2020. For each year going forward, the minimum wage will […]
» Read More...January 18, 2019
Changing the Landscape of Sexual Harassment
It is hard to believe that it has been a whole year since the #MeToo movement first caught steam. While it has certainly brought attention to the plights of numerous women in Hollywood, we must remember that sexual harassment and assault affects more than just celebrities. While most men fear getting rejected or laughed at […]
» Read More...January 15, 2019
Restaurant Chain Tries to Change Workplace Culture
While workers in virtually every industry have experienced sexual harassment, it is especially rampant in the restaurant business. The #MeToo movement has exposed the level of sexual harassment in this field, ending the careers of some top, household name chefs. Now, a restaurant chain, whose founder was one of the worst offenders, is trying to […]
» Read More...January 8, 2019
