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If you have faced jokes or comments about your race at work, you may question whether the conduct constitutes unlawful discrimination. Many people expect definitive proof before they initiate a complaint, but the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) does not...
If you believe your employer failed to pay overtime, you may wonder how to demonstrate the actual hours you worked. Many employees assume they lack proof, especially when an employer controls the timekeeping system. In practice, several types of records can help...
When you experience sexual harassment at work, you may feel scared, confused or unsure about what counts as proof of the unwelcome behavior. Evidence is vital as it affects how your employer responds and how a court evaluates your claim. If you are planning to report...
Racial discrimination in the workplace affects employees in many industries and job levels. It can influence hiring decisions, how worker treatment and whether employees have fair opportunities to advance. While laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color,...
In New Jersey, a common way in which employers deprive employees of the wages and benefits they are entitled to is through misclassification. Workers who check all the boxes to be an employee under the law but are categorized as independent contractors are deprived of...
Facing harassment in a professional environment is an exhausting and often isolating experience. When an employer offers a settlement package, it might feel like a necessary step toward closing a painful chapter of your life. However, these packages typically include...
Most people believe that if they quit a job, they lose the right to sue their employer. In many cases, this is true. However, there is an important exception under New Jersey law called constructive discharge. This happens when a workplace becomes so difficult that...
Layoffs, reductions in force and restructurings that result in the elimination of positions seem to be more the rule than the exception these days. Many New Yorkers and New Jersey residents probably work in businesses that are now frequently laying off small numbers...