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
Reasonable Accommodations Necessary to Avoid Discrimination
For those who are living with a disability, it can present many challenges. However, one challenge it should not conjure up is discrimination in the workplace. Under the law, employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations for those with a disability to perform the essential functions of his or her job. If an employer does […]
» Read More...January 3, 2019
Sexual Harassment Policies in New Jersey State Government are Inadequate
New Jersey has laws regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, just like other states. However, when it comes to the state government, there is not much protection in place for those who are vulnerable, or scrutiny of state employees with a history of harassment. This fact came to light in the recent challenge to Albert […]
» Read More...December 27, 2018
Push for Change in State Government’s Response Efforts
A New Jersey state employee has tried for a year to no avail to get government authorities to act against a man, who now works in the state Governor’s administration, she alleges sexually assaulted her. Speaking with The Wall Street Journal, the woman shared that she wants to see a change in how such allegations […]
» Read More...December 18, 2018
Not All Sexual Harassment Victims Can Get to Court
Most people who follow current events with high-profile sexual harassment cases in the entertainment industry and government know that this type of harassment in the workplace is prohibited by law. What most may not know until it affects them or a loved one is that a significant percentage of U.S. workers are exempt from the […]
» Read More...December 7, 2018
