Governor Signs Bill Banning NDAs in Work Sexual Harassment Cases
Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill banning non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) from being used by New Jersey employers regarding workplace sexual harassment cases. Senate Bill 121, which was signed on Monday, will allow victims the ability to be transparent about the trauma they experienced in the workplace without repercussions from their employers regarding their settlement. Any […]
» Read More...March 19, 2019
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
NJ Bill Bans Non-Disclosure Agreements in Harassment Cases
News of celebrities demanding their accusers to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) when settling lawsuits has opened discussions about whether or not NDAs should be prohibited. Recently, Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-NJ) introduced Bill S-121, which disallows defendants from requiring plaintiffs to sign NDAs for out-of-court settlements regarding discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in New Jersey. […]
» Read More...September 5, 2018