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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...
Both New Jersey and New York adhere to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. The FLSA requires non-exempt employees to be paid overtime at 1.5 times their regular pay rate for hours worked over 40 work hours in a workweek. However, both states have specific...
Most employees in New Jersey and elsewhere look forward to payday. However, when the amount seems off, you may question whether an error was made or if you were intentionally shortchanged. While it might be intimidating to take a stance with your employer, it is...
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...
You deserve to be safe at work. Yet, if you’re reading this post, then you’ve probably been sexually harassed and are trying to figure out your next steps. Tragically, many New York and New Jersey workers are subjected to harassing behavior. And even when the behavior...
Age discrimination in the workplace is illegal under New Jersey and federal law, but it is still widespread. Workers can take legal action if they have been unlawfully discriminated against because of their age, but proving age discrimination in court is not easy. In...
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...
The Federal Trade Commission’s recent announcement that it would ban most non-compete agreements has generated a lot of attention. Workers and employers should also be aware of changes in non-disclosure laws. A recent case decided upon by the New Jersey Supreme Court...
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...
Unlawful discrimination in the workplace is a serious situation that requires serious attention and treatment. As such, state and federal rules were established to establish certain protections for employees. Despite these established laws, discrimination...