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
Can a Severance Package Be Negotiated?
An employer might offer you a severance package before terminating your employment. There are no federal or state laws that require job providers to provide former employees with severance pay and benefits. Some employers in New Jersey offer severance packages as part of the hiring process. A professional employee in particular might require it as […]
» Read More...December 13, 2022
Are Transitioning Employees Protected in the Workplace?
In New Jersey, transgender workers are protected. It is illegal to discriminate or harass on the basis of sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more. Transgender employees, including those who are transitioning, have the right to work in a safe and productive workplace. Those who are transitioning should have support from their employer as […]
» Read More...November 22, 2022
How Are Whistleblowers Protected Against Retaliation?
Behaving ethically is the responsibility of everyone in a company, from the C-suite to the lowest-ranking employee. Whether companies have five employees or hundreds, there is always a risk that someone is a toxic employee. Whistleblowers often face retaliation at the hands of their employers after alerting supervisors about fraud and corruption. Whistleblowers are a […]
» Read More...October 12, 2022
What Are Some Examples of Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace?
Women make up nearly 50 percent of the workforce, according to the United States Department of Labor, and of those, approximately 85 percent will become mothers during the course of their career. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that in the past decade, pregnant women remain working longer and return to work sooner than at any […]
» Read More...August 16, 2022
What Are Forms of Religious Discrimination in the Workplace?
Citizens of the United States have the fundamental right to practice whatever religion they wish. However, even to this day, the right to practice a religion is in constant threat in many places. Religious discrimination in the workplace, when an employer or others at work treat an employee less favorably because of their religion or […]
» Read More...July 28, 2022
Is There a Wage Gap Among Transgender Employees?
Not all employees are given equal pay for equal work. That includes many transgender employees. If you are getting less pay because of your gender identity, you have legal rights. You may also be entitled to compensation. Today’s workforce differs vastly from prior generations. In the past, the mindset was that work stays at work […]
» Read More...July 14, 2022
What Is Covered Under the FMLA?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows qualified employees to take time off for certain health and family reasons for 12 weeks and still have their employment position saved when they return to work. The FMLA is a federal statute, but New Jersey also has their version of FMLA called the New Jersey Family […]
» Read More...July 2, 2022
Do Employers Have to Provide Severance Pay?
Severance pay is pay or benefits paid to an employee after being fired, laid off, or discharged. In most cases, employers do not have to pay an employee severance pay when they have been fired or discharged. New Jersey does not require employers to provide severance pay to employees, however, there are a few exceptions. […]
» Read More...June 16, 2022
Is Workplace Intimidation or Bullying Considered Harassment?
Workplace intimidation or bullying is dangerous and creates emotional, financial, and physical harm to those who are targeted, affects overall morale, and is often financially burdensome for employers. Forbes estimates that up to 75 percent of workers in the United States have been affected by bullying during their careers. A CareerBuilder study found that approximately […]
» Read More...May 24, 2022
