Older New Jersey Workers Gain More Protection Under New State Law
Last week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law further protections for older workers against age discrimination by amending the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). The amendment, which was signed by the governor on October 5, changed the NJLAD in the following ways: Deleted a provision that allowed employers to not hire or […]
» Read More...October 12, 2021
Why Do Workers with Disabilities Still Experience Wage Discrimination?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), only 19.1 percent of disabled adults have jobs. Many disabled workers only earn substandard wages in the range of $2.15 an hour. Surprisingly, it is federal law that creates a loophole, making low pay possible and legal. Poverty is a real and pressing issue for the disabled […]
» Read More...November 11, 2020
Proposed Law to Protect Independent Contractors
The gig economy relies on independent contractors and those who are working in situations that by traditional standards are intermittent and less formal. While there are work and life benefits for many who are not typical employees, independent contractors also lack traditional workplace protections. A recently introduced piece of legislation aims to change that and […]
» Read More...January 13, 2020
Minimum Wage Going Up in New Jersey Effective January 1
On January 1, the minimum wage rose to $11 per hour in New Jersey as the next step in the multi-year process to reach the end goal of $15 per hour. Each year, the minimum wage will rise $1, and on January 1, 2024, employers will be required to offer $15 per hour at that […]
» Read More...January 2, 2020
Can Employees Turn Down Raises and Promotions?
Although it is not a common occurrence, employees have been known to turn down pay raises and promotions. Employees may not understand the best way to tell their employers this, and in turn, the employers might also be in the dark about handling the situation. Reasons for Declining Declining raises and promotions makes financial sense […]
» Read More...August 15, 2019
Is Your Employer Compensating You Fairly? Common NJ Wage and Hour Violations
While New Jersey’s wage and hour laws, as well as the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), set forth comprehensive guidelines to ensure workers are compensated fairly for their time worked, not all employees are aware of their rights under the law and they may be receiving unfair compensation. New Jersey Wage and Hour Laws Under […]
» Read More...August 5, 2019
Airline Contract Dispute Raises Concerns for Workers
Safety concerns are at the heart of a major ongoing dispute between American Airlines’ mechanics and the company. During a bitter contract renegotiation, one worker union issued the stark warning to its 3,500 members to not fly American if they cared about their families’ safety. The issue arose as American Airlines and their mechanics worked […]
» Read More...August 2, 2019
Employers to be Banned from Requesting Salary History from Applicants
Under a recently signed bill, employers in New Jersey will soon be banned from asking job applicants to reveal their salary history. Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver signed the bill on Thursday in effort to promote equal pay for women and minorities in the state. The law, which will go into effect in six months, also […]
» Read More...July 26, 2019
New Jersey Raises Minimum Wage
Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation in February 2019 to raise the minimum wage in New Jersey to $15 per hour within five years. On July 1, the New Jersey minimum wage rose from $8.85 per hour to $10 per hour for most workers. During former Governor Chris Christie’s term, efforts to bring about a $15 […]
» Read More...July 25, 2019
Labor Department Alleges South Jersey Diner Violated Wage Laws
The New Jersey Labor Department alleges that a South Jersey Diner violated wage laws. On Wednesday, a civil suit was filed in federal court in Camden, New Jersey claiming that the diner failed to pay direct wages to some servers and other employees. They allegedly only received tips and failed to receive overtime pay even […]
» Read More...July 2, 2019
