Friendly joking and teasing are normal at work. But have you ever thought that a comment about your looks might have gone too far? You're not alone. Many workers face subtle forms of discrimination based on how they look but find it hard to spot. Sometimes, what seems...
Year: 2024
How misclassification affects employee benefits
Imagine diligently paying into your company's health insurance plan. Yet, at a critical time, you discover you do not qualify for coverage because of a misclassification. This situation is a harsh reality for many workers. It is important to know your legal options if...
What New Jersey health care workers need to know about overtime
Health care workers often dedicate long hours to patient care. In the aftermath of a global pandemic, the industry faces additional pressure to extend work hours due to increased demand for health services. However, longer shifts can lead to fatigue and eventual...
Who is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is federal legislation that governs minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and child labor. Its mission is to protect workers by ensuring fair compensation for their efforts. The FLSA applies to most employees in the United...
What media production staff needs to know about overtime pay
As a media production staff member, you are no stranger to long hours of work. Fair compensation for your efforts is essential to your well-being and motivation as it acknowledges your hard work. But what if your employer fails to recognize your hard work with proper...
Should you go back to work after sexual harassment?
Experiencing sexual harassment at work can be traumatizing and the effects can last a lifetime. Although you may succeed if you assert your rights under the law to be free of sexual harassment at work, you might seriously question if you should return to work after...
6 subtle signs of sexual harassment at work
Sexual harassment at work is not always blatant. It can manifest in subtle ways that might leave you feeling uncomfortable but unsure if it is worth reporting. Recognizing these subtle signs is crucial for maintaining a safe and respectful workplace. Here is how to...
Five signs of racial discrimination at work
Racial discrimination at work is illegal under federal and state law. You probably know this. However, racial discrimination takes many different forms, and it can sometimes be hard to detect. Some are obvious and blatant, such as someone calling you a racial slur or...
New federal rule promises overtime pay to more workers
The federal Department of Labor’s new rule on overtime will make many more New York and New Jersey workers eligible for higher pay. By way of background, both the Fair Labor Standards Act and state laws allow companies to claim some of their employees as exempt from...
Do you get paid for downtime?
Depending on the type of job you do, you might not be sure exactly when you should or should not be getting paid. While many jobs involve a clear start and end time, with all time in between spent working, other jobs involve gray areas. Almost every job has moments of...
