“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...
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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...
The difference between quid pro quo and hostile work environment
There are many different ways in which discrimination can occur against an employee while at work. Harassment is one of them and it can take a couple of different forms. Understanding the difference between the two can help you identify it so that you know what action...
Does my employer have to pay me on time?
For thousands of people who commute into the city every day, time is money, and getting paid on time is critical to being able to take care of the rent or mortgage. Almost every state has payday laws that guarantee the frequency and regularity of pay for workers in...
Do nursing mothers have the right to pump in the workplace?
Many mothers of newborns choose breast feeding as a means of nourishing their child. When they return to work after their child’s birth, they may want to pump breast milk so they can continue feeding their child breast milk. The federal government recognizes this, and...
You’ve been offered a severance agreement: Should you take it?
It’s not easy when you find out you’re losing your job. Whether you’re laid off or terminated for some other reason, you’ll likely be confused, frustrated and anxious about your future. Your employer may offer you severance pay – if they do, it can seem like an easy...
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...
Why employers misclassify employees as independent contractors
There are benefits to being an employee and benefits to being an independent contractor in New Jersey. Employees typically enjoy benefits that may not be offered to independent contractors. They also have taxes deducted from their paychecks which can make filing taxes...
What happens after you file a discrimination charge with the EEOC?
If you are discriminated against at work based on something such as your religion, ethnicity, age or sex you may feel humiliated and afraid for your job and livelihood. Work may become intolerable, but you do have options if you are discriminated against in the...
