Have you witnessed colleagues’ civil rights being violated? Have you seen your employer do things that are counter to federal law? If you decide to report these behaviors to the authorities, you may be referred to as a whistleblower. What is a whistleblower? Generally...
As an employer, you should be aware of the laws that apply to your business. You need to know, in particular, about the Americans with Disabilities Act, because the ADA requires you to offer reasonable accommodations to those who apply to work for you or who do work...
At first glance, progressive discipline seems like a system that helps protect employees. The idea is that an employer needs to notify a worker about subpar performance or rule infractions so that they can improve their behavior or correct their mistakes. Progressive...
Although pregnancy should be a time to celebrate a new life and the growth of your family, it can be tough if you work in an environment where you’re not getting the support you need. Pregnancy discrimination can hurt your career prospects and even result in a...
Something that can be difficult for some people to cope with is seeing a coworker or employee gender-transition when they’re a part of the workplace team. Despite the fact that this individual is just trying to live their truth, they may face many challenges from...
You may have found that your employer has gone down to a skeleton crew lately. With the poor economy, it makes sense that some people have been laid off or that hours have been reduced. The trouble with running on a skeleton crew is that it’s hard to get time off....
Just because you lose your job doesn’t mean your employer has violated your legal rights. However, there’s always a chance this could be the case, so it never hurts to dig deeper. Wrongful termination comes in many different forms. For example, maybe your employer...
You don’t go to work with the idea that you’ll be a victim of sexual harassment. However, this is never out of the question. From a coworker to a supervisor to a client, there’s always a possibility that this could enter your life. It’s not something you want to deal...
Getting fired from a job nearly always makes workers feel bad, even if the termination only occurred out of necessity on the part of the business owner. Most people who lose their jobs don't give the matter much through beyond the financial hardships they are likely...
In 2015, the state of New Jersey launched a program to address and manage complicated business litigation. Cases eligible for the Complex Business Litigation Program, or CBLP, are presided over by a group of dedicated judges, one judge for each jurisdiction in the...
