Racial discrimination and sexual harassment are interpersonal offenses that involve many different kinds of behavior. Many residents of New York and New Jersey frequently make accusations of racial discrimination and sexual harassment against their employers and...
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Poll: 25% of Black and Hispanic workers experience discrimination
Workplace discrimination in New York and New Jersey is a persistent problem. This continues despite greater attention paid to employment rights and more avenues to complain about mistreatment in the workplace. It may be beneficial for people who believe they are being...
Prohibited forms of racial discrimination in the workplace
State and federal laws protect New Jersey workers from many forms of discrimination when they are at work. At the federal level, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on a number of classifications, including race. There are many...
When Is A Toxic Workplace Discrimination?
Many workers have found themselves in the troubling scenario of being stuck in a job with a toxic work environment. Over the past year, those same workers may find that this scenario has been made worse by the challenging current job market. This current period is a...
Non-disclosure agreements and workplace discrimination claims
The phrase “non-disclosure agreement” and its shorthand, NDA, are commonplace in news stories about various disputes. NDAs are often part of employment contracts or paired with settlements, and may help both sides feel confident a dispute of some kind is officially...
Discrimination complaints are the ‘tip of the iceberg’
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. ...
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...
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,...
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...