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The distinction between employees and independent contractors is essential but it is not always well understood. Some of this is because there is no one test under federal law for identifying whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor....
If you are working while pregnant, you should keep in mind that you have civil rights based on your pregnancy status. Federal law protects pregnant people and endows them the right to a work environment free of harassment and discrimination. Pregnancy discrimination...
For New York employers and employees, attendance requirements are based on workplace policy and what state law says about how this is regulated. This is designed to provide guidelines and protect both sides. In the past, however, there has been a certain level of...
You work hard for a living, and you deserve to be paid for the hours you work. This can include compensation for hours worked over the standard 40-hour workweek. Many workers in New York and New Jersey are owed overtime pay above and beyond their regular wages if they...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...