Being pregnant while working comes with many challenges. Although we have progressed in many ways as a society in recent decades, it is natural if you still worry about telling your employer you are pregnant and what will happen if you do. Sadly, mothers can still...
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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...
Verbal sexual harassment in the workplace: What you need to know
Verbal sexual harassment in the workplace is a grave issue. It could create a hostile work environment and negatively affect victims. Understanding the impact of verbal sexual harassment and how to address it is essential. Recognizing verbal sexual harassment Verbal...
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...
How do I know when I do not qualify for overtime?
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...
Your wage protections and recovering unpaid wages
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...
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...
Be ready for these sexual harassment defenses
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...
