Do you feel like you have seen more discrimination complaints in the news lately? Workers cannot legally be discriminated against on the basis of things like race, gender, age and sexual orientation. Even so, it continues to happen, and reports continue to be made. ...
Year: 2020
It is vital for men to report sexual harassment suffered at work
Sexual harassment in the workplace is one of the most harmful and humiliating events an employee can experience. Although these disturbing behaviors are not legal, the problem persists in many New Jersey and New York industries. The fact that some victims of sexual...
Don’t let racial discrimination hold you back: Report it
Racial discrimination happens when you’re treated differently than others just because of your color or race. Thanks to federal law, you are protected against this kind of discrimination. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always stop people from being racist. Title VII of...
What are microaggressions?
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...
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...