Many people consider their working life to be very separate from their personal life. To succeed in their career, some people believe that it is necessary to alter aspects of their personality or take on an entirely new persona just to fit in. While this may be a...
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Workplace rights regarding harassment and retaliation
An employee who understands workplace rights in New Jersey may be better equipped to confront issues related to sexual harassment or other forms of discrimination. The ability to recognize illegal workplace discrimination and assert legal rights could lead to a...
Study finds that discrimination isn’t uncommon
According to the 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Study, 61% of respondents said that they either saw or experienced discrimination on the job. This is in spite of the fact that companies in New Jersey and throughout America are putting more money and effort into...
Employers cannot discriminate because of pregnancy
Despite there being laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against women because of pregnancy, that sort of discrimination remains a problem in New Jersey and across the country. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reportedly received 2,790 pregnancy...
EEOC gives definitions of workplace harassment
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, harassment is unwelcome conduct based on sex, race, religion, color, age, national origin, genetic information or disability. Harassment based on sex includes discrimination related to pregnancy. As another...
The EEOC describes the type of relief it may order
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released an article that described which types of relief it can provide for victims of federal workplace discrimination. The EEOC is responsible for handling discrimination claims in New Jersey and around the country. When...
LGBT employees are protected from discrimination in New Jersey
Many people in the LGBT community worry about how they express themselves at work, for fear of being discriminated against. They may not want to reveal certain aspects of their personality, from the way that they like to talk to the way that they like to dress. The...
Age discrimination common in New Jersey despite aging workforce
A new survey has found a disconnect between workplace attitudes and older workers' intentions of remaining employed. When the Hiscox insurance company queried people about age discrimination, responses showed a widespread problem. Among workers age 40 and over, 20%...
TSA workers complain about workplace harassment
New Jersey workers can face racial discrimination and harassment in a variety of settings, including in the high-pressure environment of airport security. In the baggage screening area at one international airport, a makeshift noose was discovered. As a result, two...
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