How to Identify Age Discrimination in Retirement Plans?
Retirement planning can be a sensitive topic for employees of all ages, but it becomes challenging for older workers who are often the target of age discrimination. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits discrimination against individuals age 40 or older in employment decisions, including retirement benefits. Employers must comply with various federal and […]
» Read More...April 19, 2023
Navigating Religious Beliefs in the Workplace
Everyone has the right to practice their religion without fear of discrimination or retribution. Unfortunately, religious discrimination in the workplace still occurs. Religious discrimination involves treating a person or group differently because of their beliefs or practices. This type of discrimination can occur in any aspect of employment, from hiring, firing, promotions, training opportunities, and […]
» Read More...April 10, 2023
Is Cancer Considered a Disability Under the ADA?
Cancer is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA safeguards people with disabilities from discrimination and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations, such as workplace adjustments or additional days off, for individuals living with cancer. These accommodations must be made in order to ensure that cancer patients are able to […]
» Read More...March 22, 2023
What Should I Do if My Employer Is Not Paying Me Overtime?
You have likely heard stories of people working late nights and long hours without receiving any extra pay for overtime. While this practice may exist in some workplaces, it is illegal in most countries, and employers who do not pay for overtime can face fines or other penalties. Overtime typically applies when an employee works […]
» Read More...March 9, 2023
What Are My Rights Under the FMLA?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides unpaid leave for the birth of a child, serious illness, and certain other qualifying conditions without losing employment. In New Jersey, employees are also granted additional rights under the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). Under the FMLA, one or both parents take time off from work […]
» Read More...March 1, 2023
What Should I Do if I Was Sexually Harassed by a Customer?
Sexual harassment does not always happen between a boss or coworker. Sometimes, the harassment comes from a customer or another third party. This can make it confusing to know what steps to take. It is critical for anyone who has been sexually harassed in a workplace setting to seek justice. Sexual harassment should never be […]
» Read More...February 16, 2023
Governor Murphy Signs Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Monday signed into law the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights, the first of its kind in the United States, benefitting more than 127,000 workers across the state, many of them people of color and immigrants. The governor’s signing comes four days after the New Jersey Senate narrowly passed a […]
» Read More...February 7, 2023
New Workplace Protections for Pregnant Workers to Take Effect in June 2023
New employment laws protecting pregnant workers and nursing mothers are set to take effect in June. Years of attempts by lawmakers to pass the protections culminated in President Biden signing the Consolidated Appropriations Act on December 29, 2022. The omnibus bill included the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for […]
» Read More...February 1, 2023
What Are Reasonable Accommodations?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employees with physical or mental disabilities are protected from discrimination in the workplace, one being reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the job. Federal law requires that employers who have 15 or more employees are required to provide reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Individual state and […]
» Read More...January 19, 2023
What Is Verbal Harassment?
Verbal harassment at work can take many forms. Whether it is bullying, gossiping, or outright threats, verbal harassment can have serious consequences on a person’s mental and emotional health. Not only that, but verbal harassment can also be illegal if it is based on certain characteristics, such as race, gender, or national origin. It is […]
» Read More...December 29, 2022
