If you are employed in the United States, whether you are a U.S. citizen, an immigrant or a refugee, you are protected under the law. If you have been asked by your employer to work overtime, have not been paid what you are owed by your employer, have not been paid...
Year: 2022
What might constitute “sexual harassment” in the workplace?
“Sexual harassment” is a term that we have all seen quite frequently in the news in recent years, particularly with regard to this type of conduct occurring in workplaces throughout the country. New Jersey is not immune to this issue. But, even though it may seem like...
Has the #MeToo movement reduced workplace sexual harassment?
According to a study done by the Harvard Business Review, the #MeToo movement appears to have improved the lot of women in the workplace, at least in some ways. Based on the study's sample, fewer women were expecting sexual pressure or unwelcome flirting and other...
Study says tech industry discriminates against Asian females
New York and New Jersey have burgeoning technology industries with many residents in the Metropolitan area working in this arena. While productivity and competence are expected to be the main component of working in these types of jobs, there is still a certain level...
Caddies sue golf club for violation of state wage and hour laws
Being a caddie, even at a prestigious private country club, is rarely viewed as a prestigious job. The hours can be long, the duties menial, and the pay low. Four caddies at the Montclair Golf Club in West Orange have decided to contest their status by filing a...
A quick look at the FLSA’s exemption tests
How your employer classifies you as a worker can have a tremendous impact on how you’re paid and the benefits that your receive. If you’re deemed a non-exempt worker, for example, then you should be paid overtime. But how, exactly, are employees classified? Let’s take...
Overtime rules for workers and their employers
It is important for workers and their employers to understand overtime rules. It is also important for both that these rules are followed and that workers receive overtime compensation for the time and hours they have worked. Exempt and non-exempt workers Employees...
