It is no secret that employers will pay employees as little as possible to maximize profits. The law sets a floor for hourly wage, though some companies attempt to get below even that paltry figure. The impact of wages, particularly low wages, on employee health and...
Month: August 2014
New Jersey Employment and Civil Rights Attorney Discuss the “Ban the Box” Bill
Governor Chris Christie signed the "Opportunity to Compete Act" into law on August 11, 2014, also known as the "Ban the Box" law. This new law will no longer allow employers to ask applicants to check a box saying whether they have been convicted of a crime. This is a...
New Jersey Employment and Civil Rights Attorney Discusses “Nelson Mandela Day”
Or . . . Everything I need to know about being a lawyer I learned from Nelson Mandela. Of course, I don't really mean that Mandela taught me to be a lawyer, or that his lessons, above those of any others (including my parents, for starters) are the "primary" reasons I...
Three things every pregnant employee should know
While the U.S. economy appears to be adding more jobs this summer, the struggles that pregnant women have in finding (and keeping) jobs is largely ignored. Basically, not every employer wants to hire a pregnant woman. Additionally, some employers do not understand the...
Trial Run For V2V Technology Regulation
Some technological advancements can be counted on to take root in the market on their own. There is a reason cars no longer come equipped with 8-track players. Some technology must be pushed by regulators because the profit-incentive is lacking for automakers. The...
New Jersey Employment and Civil Rights Attorney Discusses Veteran’s Administration Scandal
"Or . . . Are You Really Surprised?"The American cultural zeitgeist has always enjoyed (suffered?) what can only be described as a quixotic relationship with our military. All at once covered in "glory" and at the same time pitied for the poor treatment people who...
Programming Morality In Autonomous Vehicles
Avoiding a car accident can be a matter of split-second decision making and perfect timing. Sometimes, even the most attentive and skilled driver will be put in a position where an accident is unavoidable. As you approach an intersection, a car runs a red light and...
Do Texting Bans Work As Advertised?
Twenty-four states currently ban texting while driving. An additional seven states ban the practice for young drivers. These texting bans come in two varieties: primary bans and secondary bans. Primary bans allow law enforcement officials to stop and cite drivers...
Out-of-state case shows importance of knowing whistleblowing laws
Many people here in New Jersey know that there are employment laws that protect a person from wrongful termination. In the event that an employer fires a worker for exercising their employee rights, that employee does have the right to file a complaint against their...
New Jersey hour and wage laws
In every state across the nation, including here in New Jersey, employers must adhere to federal and state employment laws. This can include everything from employee rights, family medical leave, workplace safety and compensation for work-related injuries, just to...