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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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...
5 kinds of online sexual harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace makes a hostile workplace, which can disrupt an employee’s working and living conditions. Even when an employee leaves their work, sexual harassment may follow them home. An employer or co-worker may sexually harass someone online....
Why employers have a duty to prevent online co-worker harassment
People often assume that what they do on their own time outside of work is none of their employer’s business. That used to be largely the case. However, now that most people have some kind of social media or other online presence, their behavior outside of work can...
Which workers have to be fired for cause?
You will sometimes hear it reported that an individual has been fired for cause. This means that there is a distinct reason why they are being let go. Perhaps they breached their contract or violated policies that were in place, such as getting arrested or bringing...
Coping with non-binary gender discrimination in the workplace
Is your workplace a supportive environment where individuals of all genders are respected and valued equally? If not, you may be facing challenges associated with non-binary gender discrimination. Coping with such discrimination can be difficult, potentially affecting...
Are job postings discriminating against you?
Discrimination in hiring is illegal. If you went in for an interview and they told you that they weren’t going to hire you because of your age, your gender or the fact that you were pregnant, for example, you’d have a potential lawsuit on your hands. Employers cannot...
Is asking someone out sexual harassment?
Your office does not have a policy preventing employees from dating one another. You have been thinking about asking one of your coworkers if they would like to go out for coffee or a drink after work. The two of you have a good friendship, and you want to see if they...
Breastfeeding employees have rights
Breastfeeding employees in the United States enjoy specific legal rights that support their ability to express milk or breastfeed at work. Employers must adhere to these regulations. State laws that may enhance federal protections vary, but the basic idea is that a...
Being at the top offers no protection for women
When people talk about sexual harassment in the workplace, the stereotypical image that may come to mind is the older, male boss chasing a young, female secretary around the desk. Sexual harassment is, after all, more about power than anything else (including sex)....