Racial discrimination does not have to be obvious and overt. In fact, here in 2020, employers generally try to stop these types of clear discrimination that obviously violate employee rights. They know that it’s illegal to allow that type of behavior. That does not...
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Lawsuit says anti-pregnancy discrimination law applies to spouses, too
When thinking about pregnancy discrimination in the workplace, it is natural to assume that pregnant women are the ones being targeted. After all, how could someone be discriminated against at work due to pregnancy if they are not pregnant? Maybe it is less common,...
Independent contractors versus employees: Know the difference
One issue that some people run into with their employment is that they are told they’re independent contractors but are then treated like employees of a business. Independent contractors are significantly different in a few ways, from having no workers’ compensation...
Why would an employer retaliate against a discrimination claim?
Racial discrimination in the workplace remains a big problem. When victims of racial discrimination exercise their right to file a claim, they expect justice for themselves, and they hope no other workers will suffer a similar fate. With counsel from an experienced...
Workers need to know overtime laws in Jersey and New York
Would you be outraged if you found out that you were not getting the proper overtime pay when you work extra hours? We are certain that most people would feel angry by learning about unfair and illegal treatment in the workplace. Unfortunately, this happens more than...
Why is sexual harassment of restaurant servers so common?
The restaurant industry has more cases of sexual harassment than any other industry. There are many reasons for this. Here are some of them: A higher percentage of female workers: While males get harassed too, women suffer more than men. 71% of servers in restaurants...
You can help eradicate racial discrimination in your workplace
It would be great if we lived in a world free of racism, sexism and other prejudices, but the sad truth is that we probably never will. While an employer cannot be held responsible for an employees' personal views, they must provide a safe working environment for all...
Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
“Take it or leave it; there are plenty of other people begging for work.” If you have ever struggled to find work on a construction site, you may have had someone say that to you. The Fair Labor Standards Act exists to prevent employers from taking advantage of...
Do New Jersey overtime laws apply to working from home?
Regulating your hours when working from home can take getting used to -- especially if you have your kids at home with you. It is easy to spend the whole day logged on, doing bits of work here and there. However, before you go claiming overtime, check if you really...
What counts as sexual harassment in the workplace?
“What a creep. How does he get away with it?” People get away with sexual harassment because people do not report it. Around 75 percent of cases go unreported according to a 2016 report by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In 2019 the EEOC only...