The goal of most employers is to make a profit. This is probably not a big surprise to any of our Evesham Employment Law Blog readers. Employers will find the best deal on supplies, enter into contracts that provide the greatest benefit or structure employee schedules...
Year: 2013
PR founder shares benefits of maternity leave
Having a baby is an extremely exciting time for any new mom. If you have ever met one or been one, you know how much they love to share the news of a pregnancy. Although it is an experience that they’ll cherish forever, it is one that many women feel they have to keep...
New Jersey Employment and Civil Rights Trial Attorney Celebrates Legalization of Gay Marriage in New Jersey
Costello & Mains partner Kevin M. Costello, who focuses his state wide trial practice in Employment and Civil Rights, announced, on behalf of the Costello & Mains Firm, unconditional support for the recent decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court effectively,...
Boss rescinds permission for Playboy shoot, fires employee
Employment contracts are an agreement between two parties. The employer may include certain restrictions such as a morality clause to ensure that the brand name is not tarnished in any way. These restrictions are not limitless in New Jersey, but the employee can agree...
Sexual harassment is sexual harassment, including same-sex
It is very true that most cases that are filed on the basis of sexual harassment in the workplace entail allegations between a man and a woman. While the majority of cases might occur under these circumstances, sexual harassment is sexual harassment whether between...
Ballot vote will determine minimum wage increase in New Jersey
Nov. 5 is just over one month away, and for many New Jersey workers, it will be an important election day. One question on the ballot this year is whether or not the minimum wage in New Jersey should be raised to $8.25 and include annual cost-of-living adjustments.The...
Sexual orientation harassment can be based on perception
State and federal laws protect employees in New Jersey from harassment in the workplace. This illegal behavior can create a hostile work environment that is not only impossibly stressful, but can actually lead to very real health issues. While sexual harassment may be...
Ref says USTA has clandestine policy of gender discrimination
The U.S. Tennis Association is the national governing body for tennis matches across the country. A part of this responsibility is to assign referees to officiate matches. Like many businesses and groups, the USTA has an official written policy that directly prohibits...
New Jersey Employment and Civil Rights Attorney Discusses Whistle Blower’s Studies
JOURNEY TO JUSTICESeptember 15, 2013"New Jersey Employment and Civil Rights Attorney Discusses Whistle Blower's Studies.""Or . . . It's Hard to do the Right Thing."There's been a good deal of talk about whistle-blowing lately, given the Snowden coverage. Edward J....
Whistleblower laws protect those that do the right thing
It is a saying straight off of a Hallmark card or a motivational poster: “Do what is right, not what is easy.” Another popular saying falls along the lines of “Integrity is about doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.” We teach our children that they...