Five Things You Should Know About the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Age discrimination is a very real problem in the workplace today. In fact, according to a 2018 AARP workplace survey, nearly two out of three workers aged 45 and older said they have seen or experienced age discrimination at work. This survey included 3,900 individuals over the age of 45 who were employed or seeking employment. What […]
» Read More...June 6, 2019
Poor Health Linked to Age Discrimination
Age discrimination is a huge problem that many people face in their everyday lives. Individuals may face age discrimination while out at a restaurant, while receiving medical care, and even in the workplace. While this specific type of discrimination can have a negative impact on a person’s self-esteem, it may also have a negative impact […]
» Read More...May 21, 2019
Email Chain Uncovers Sexual Harassment Claims
A recent Microsoft employee email chain reveals women sharing incidents of discrimination and sexual harassment, and now the company’s top human resources executive is acting. Microsoft’s senior leadership is investigating all claims. This is not the first time the tech giant has come under fire for sexual harassment. In 2018, a class-action lawsuit claimed that […]
» Read More...May 7, 2019
Whistleblower Complaints are Rising
The number of whistleblower complaints reported by employees to federal agencies has spiked in the past five years, yet, the number of investigators on staff has declined. Whistleblower complaints have risen 29 percent since 2014, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that the agency is currently operating with 24 percent fewer staff […]
» Read More...April 24, 2019
Nursing Home Fires Pregnant Aide
A South Jersey woman is accusing a nursing home for terminating her after her second day of work when she informed her employer that she was pregnant. The woman filed a complaint with the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights (NJDCR) after her manager said she was a liability due to her pregnancy and sent […]
» Read More...March 26, 2019
What are the Eligibility Requirements for NJFLA?
There is little doubt that juggling work and family responsibilities can be difficult. There may be times when you need to take time off from work for family and medical reasons, such as caring for a sick family member or newborn. The federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was created to help employees balance work […]
» Read More...March 12, 2019
Cannabis in the Workplace
New Jersey’s cannabis medical program will be expanding, as debates continue about legalization for adult use. As legislators weave their way through changing laws, employers are expressing concerns about increased cannabis use in workplaces. State medical marijuana laws allow those with legal prescriptions to use it, but they do not specify that companies must let […]
» Read More...March 8, 2019
Understanding the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination
Work can be challenging enough without the added difficulty of discrimination. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) is a statute that protects employees from discrimination in the workplace based on their race, religion, disability, sex, gender, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, military service, or genetic information. It is considered one […]
» Read More...February 22, 2019
3 Laws that Protect you from Employment Discrimination – Infographic
Are you a member of a protected class but have been treated differently than your coworkers with the same position, work experience and expertise? If so, you may a victim of employment discrimination. Many individuals in New Jersey and across the country are discriminated against at work. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission […]
» Read More...February 8, 2019
Congress Moves Closer to Passage of Sexual Harassment Bill
Sexual harassment is extremely serious no matter who is committing it. When the perpetrators are the very people whose responsibility it is to protect society’s interest, it can be extremely alarming. The House of Representatives has finally reached an agreement with the Senate to reform the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to focus more on […]
» Read More...February 5, 2019
