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...
Discrimination
Discrimination
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...
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...