Employee Rights

Employees in New Jersey have the protection of numerous federal and state statutes. They shouldn't have to worry about harassment, discrimination or unsafe work environments. Unfortunately, not all employers fully abide by employment laws. Some mistreat their workers,...

Sometimes, proving sexual harassment at work is as simple as forwarding an email from your supervisor to your personal account. Other times, the person harassing you has taken great pains to limit who is aware of their misconduct. Many supervisors who sexually harass...

Negotiating an employment contract during onboarding is important for both the employer's security and a worker's financial future. Companies want to reduce risks while attracting the best talent out there. Workers want to minimize their sacrifices and compromises...

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....

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...

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...

New Jersey employers that offer certain types of benefit plans have an obligation to observe their fiduciary duties as established by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. In fiscal 2017, the Employee Benefits Security Administration that investigates...

When a harasser is removed from a New Jersey workplace, it may not necessarily put an end to the problem. In many cases, victims are vulnerable because of the power dynamics at play. In many cases, power is derived in part based on how much money a person makes....

As a new mother, there are many decisions you need to make on behalf of yourself and your new child. In many cases, these decisions are simple, while others have more profound and long-term implications. One such decision is the choice to breastfeed your child. Sadly,...

If an employee in New Jersey is considered a tipped worker, an employer may be able to pay a base wage of $2.13 under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The other $5.12 per hour may be made up of tips received during a shift. Employers may use the tip credit if the...