There are various laws that protect workers from the misconduct of employers. Federal statutes establish the right to overtime and numerous rules for workplace safety. New Jersey also has laws that govern the relationships between businesses and the people working for...
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The lasting impact of workplace discrimination
There are always some risks when it comes to working. However, one risk that employees should not have to face is discrimination. Discriminatory behavior can endanger the lives of minorities, such as those in the LBGTQ+ community, pregnant women and those with...
How a “fair” dress code could still discriminate
One thing to remember about a dress code is that it needs to be fair. It needs to apply to all workers at your business, and it should impact them all evenly. For example, a business owner may consider giving female employees a dress code, but they then tell male...
Is “quiet firing” used to hide wrongful termination?
A popular term that has been used in the last few years is “quiet firing.” Quiet firing is when an employer makes a workplace unsuitable with the intent of making an employee quit. This is often done when an employer no longer wishes to employ someone but does not...
What is the CROWN Act in New Jersey?
Racial discrimination is an atrocious fact of life for some people, even though it’s something that shouldn’t ever happen at work. New Jersey has implemented the "Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair Act" (CROWN Act) to help combat a very specific...