Union Files Complaint for Lost Wages
The Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) labor union recently filed a complaint against Hackensack Meridian Health, claiming that a payroll mistake has left thousands of their members with incorrect paychecks. Some received less than they were owed, while others were not paid at all. HPAE, which represents over 2,000 workers, claims that the problem has […]
» Read More...June 4, 2019
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
Cops Wrongfully Terminated from Disbanded Department
Police officers and a former police chief in a New Jersey town are suing for wrongful termination. Their suit contends that when the borough of Newfield disbanded their police unit and negotiated a new police agreement with Franklin Township, they violated their employment rights, leaving the four former employees without jobs. The four individuals were […]
» Read More...February 26, 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
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
Paid Sick Leave Arrives for New Jersey Workers
Effective Monday, October 29, all full- and part-time workers in New Jersey are now eligible for paid sick leave. The legislation, signed by Gov. Phil Murphy in May, is likely to benefit nearly 1.2 million workers in the Garden State, many of whom work in food and personal-care service industries. The law allows employees to […]
» Read More...October 31, 2018
New Jersey State Worker’s Donated-Leave Law
Under the state’s existing donated-leave policy, an employee is eligible to receive donated leave from a co-worker if they have exhausted all their accrued sick time, vacation days, or administrative leave. However, New Jersey lawmakers are in the process of turning what was once just a policy into a codified law. The bill will allow state workers to […]
» Read More...September 11, 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
Fast Food Chains Trap Workers with Non-Compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements are a type of agreement that does not permit a company employee from starting a competitive business within a certain period after leaving, or from working for a competitor with whom they may share proprietary information. You might think working at a fast food chain is not the type of job that inspires […]
» Read More...August 30, 2018
The McDonald’s Pay Rate Debate
Anyone trying to make a living earning a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour knows that it is not enough to make ends meet. Economists warn about the negative consequences of increasing the minimum wage, including layoffs and higher costs at the register. Wages are only part of the benefits guaranteed to workers by a […]
» Read More...May 15, 2018
