What Are Some Examples of Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace?
Women make up nearly 50 percent of the workforce, according to the United States Department of Labor, and of those, approximately 85 percent will become mothers during the course of their career. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that in the past decade, pregnant women remain working longer and return to work sooner than at any […]
» Read More...August 16, 2022
What Are Forms of Religious Discrimination in the Workplace?
Citizens of the United States have the fundamental right to practice whatever religion they wish. However, even to this day, the right to practice a religion is in constant threat in many places. Religious discrimination in the workplace, when an employer or others at work treat an employee less favorably because of their religion or […]
» Read More...July 28, 2022
Is There a Wage Gap Among Transgender Employees?
Not all employees are given equal pay for equal work. That includes many transgender employees. If you are getting less pay because of your gender identity, you have legal rights. You may also be entitled to compensation. Today’s workforce differs vastly from prior generations. In the past, the mindset was that work stays at work […]
» Read More...July 14, 2022
What Is Covered Under the FMLA?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows qualified employees to take time off for certain health and family reasons for 12 weeks and still have their employment position saved when they return to work. The FMLA is a federal statute, but New Jersey also has their version of FMLA called the New Jersey Family […]
» Read More...July 2, 2022
Do Employers Have to Provide Severance Pay?
Severance pay is pay or benefits paid to an employee after being fired, laid off, or discharged. In most cases, employers do not have to pay an employee severance pay when they have been fired or discharged. New Jersey does not require employers to provide severance pay to employees, however, there are a few exceptions. […]
» Read More...June 16, 2022
Is Workplace Intimidation or Bullying Considered Harassment?
Workplace intimidation or bullying is dangerous and creates emotional, financial, and physical harm to those who are targeted, affects overall morale, and is often financially burdensome for employers. Forbes estimates that up to 75 percent of workers in the United States have been affected by bullying during their careers. A CareerBuilder study found that approximately […]
» Read More...May 24, 2022
Pine Valley Golf Club Faces Civil Rights Complaint
Despite revising its admission and employment policies to be more inclusive, the prestigious Pine Valley Golf Club has been accused of gender discrimination. The club, which boasts more than 700 members and has been home to two international competitions, was a men-only club throughout most of its history. That extended to its members and its […]
» Read More...May 5, 2022
Can Inappropriate Social Media Posts Be Considered Sexual Harassment?
In decades past, behavior that would be considered blatant sexual harassment today was tolerated and even widely accepted. Unfortunately, this pattern of inappropriate behavior ranging from sexually explicit comments to unwanted physical contact continues today, despite the law. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), sexual harassment is any type of workplace behavior […]
» Read More...April 27, 2022
What Is Sexual Bribery in the Workplace?
The #MeToo movement has been extremely effective at raising awareness about sexual harassment in the workplace. In addition, many businesses and corporations require sexual harassment training for employers who have more than 50 employees. However, while progress has been made, sexual harassment continues to be a widespread problem, from the corporate boardroom to busy kitchens […]
» Read More...April 16, 2022
Is My Employer Legally Allowed to Dock My Pay?
All employees who receive a paycheck know that there are a range of deductions that are taken out of their paycheck, from federal and state taxes and social security contributions, to deductions that are requested by the employee, such as insurance premiums, pension contributions, and IRA plans. Another type of paycheck deduction can occur if […]
» Read More...March 30, 2022
