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Although New Jersey has clear definitions as to when sexual harassment in the workplace has occurred, there is still lingering confusion as to what constitutes a violation of the law. People who believe they might have been victims of sexual harassment need to be...
In New Jersey, wages are a frequent topic of acrimony between employers and employees. Both sides need to be cognizant of changes to the state law regarding wages. In recent years, the Garden State has raised the minimum wage annually. Despite that, there are still...
You might be worried about balancing doctor appointments with work responsibilities while expecting a baby. The short answer to your concerns is yes, you can now get paid for these visits. A new statute effective Jan. 1, 2025, grants pregnant employees in New York 20...
You work hard day in and day out for the compensation that you deserve. All too often, though, employers try to short employees of the pay that they’re owed. This is especially true when it comes to overtime. Given that overtime pay can quickly add up, in many...
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws enacted by the United States government. One of the EEOC’s powers is to directly sue employers that violate these laws. Typically, the EEOC will get directly...
It takes a lot of courage to report workplace discrimination or sexual harassment. Yet, even when you find the bravery needed to confront your harasser and your employer, you may be met with aggressive questioning and even retaliation in the form of demotion, loss of...
In New York, there are areas of employment law can sometimes be confusing if not outright blurred. One of the most common areas of employment where this can come up is determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Since misclassifying an...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the foundation for fair treatment in the workplace. It ensures that employees across the country have clear protections when it comes to wages and working hours. When you know how the FLSA applies to you, you understand your...
If you feel like you’ve been discriminated against at work, then you need to take legal action to try to hold your employer accountable and to recover compensation for the harm that’s been caused to you. But proving your case while at the same time fending off defense...
When people hear the phrase “wage theft”, they may imagine someone flat out refusing to pay for work their employees performed. This flagrant violation of federal and state law can happen, often when an employer is under financial distress but trying to cover that up...