What Are My Rights Under the FMLA?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides unpaid leave for the birth of a child, serious illness, and certain other qualifying conditions without losing employment. In New Jersey, employees are also granted additional rights under the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). Under the FMLA, one or both parents take time off from work […]
» Read More...March 1, 2023
What Should I Do if I Was Sexually Harassed by a Customer?
Sexual harassment does not always happen between a boss or coworker. Sometimes, the harassment comes from a customer or another third party. This can make it confusing to know what steps to take. It is critical for anyone who has been sexually harassed in a workplace setting to seek justice. Sexual harassment should never be […]
» Read More...February 16, 2023
Governor Murphy Signs Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Monday signed into law the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights, the first of its kind in the United States, benefitting more than 127,000 workers across the state, many of them people of color and immigrants. The governor’s signing comes four days after the New Jersey Senate narrowly passed a […]
» Read More...February 7, 2023
New Workplace Protections for Pregnant Workers to Take Effect in June 2023
New employment laws protecting pregnant workers and nursing mothers are set to take effect in June. Years of attempts by lawmakers to pass the protections culminated in President Biden signing the Consolidated Appropriations Act on December 29, 2022. The omnibus bill included the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for […]
» Read More...February 1, 2023
What Are Reasonable Accommodations?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employees with physical or mental disabilities are protected from discrimination in the workplace, one being reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the job. Federal law requires that employers who have 15 or more employees are required to provide reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Individual state and […]
» Read More...January 19, 2023
What Is Verbal Harassment?
Verbal harassment at work can take many forms. Whether it is bullying, gossiping, or outright threats, verbal harassment can have serious consequences on a person’s mental and emotional health. Not only that, but verbal harassment can also be illegal if it is based on certain characteristics, such as race, gender, or national origin. It is […]
» Read More...December 29, 2022
Can a Severance Package Be Negotiated?
An employer might offer you a severance package before terminating your employment. There are no federal or state laws that require job providers to provide former employees with severance pay and benefits. Some employers in New Jersey offer severance packages as part of the hiring process. A professional employee in particular might require it as […]
» Read More...December 13, 2022
Are Transitioning Employees Protected in the Workplace?
In New Jersey, transgender workers are protected. It is illegal to discriminate or harass on the basis of sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more. Transgender employees, including those who are transitioning, have the right to work in a safe and productive workplace. Those who are transitioning should have support from their employer as […]
» Read More...November 22, 2022
How Are Whistleblowers Protected Against Retaliation?
Behaving ethically is the responsibility of everyone in a company, from the C-suite to the lowest-ranking employee. Whether companies have five employees or hundreds, there is always a risk that someone is a toxic employee. Whistleblowers often face retaliation at the hands of their employers after alerting supervisors about fraud and corruption. Whistleblowers are a […]
» Read More...October 12, 2022
Does New Jersey Have Protections for Whistleblowers?
Laws that protect employees are in place to make sure all employees are treated fairly and respectfully in an environment that is free from harassment and unfair employment practices. Employees across the United States have the right to work in an equitable environment that provides them certain rights afforded by the law. Under Title VII […]
» Read More...September 15, 2022
