Sometimes, when you experience an uncomfortable situation in your workplace, it is not always easy to know if it qualifies as sexual harassment. This is particularly true when it comes to humor in the workplace, which may take many forms depending on your chosen...
Month: May 2018
New Jersey employment trial lawyer discusses the United States Supreme Court holding in Epic Systems v. Lewis
Or: A Conservative United States Supreme Court Once More Attacks Basic Employment RightsIn the matters of Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, Ernst & Young, LLP v. Morris, and National Labor Relations Board v. Murphy Oil, USA ("Murphy Oil"), the message of the...
Is it legal to perform work off the clock for an employer?
Most types of work do not permit employers to legally encourage or allow unpaid overtime work . If your employer expects your to work off the clock or even allows you to do so, they may face serious legal liability. Off-the-clock work is generally not legal except for...
Marijuana’s complicated place in employment
New Jersey is one of the majority of states that allows marijuana to be used for medicinal purposes. Like most states where medical marijuana is acceptable, New Jersey does not forbid employers from terminating an employee who tests positive. The tide may be turning,...
Can your employer fire you for whistleblowing?
If you see something illegal occur at the workplace, you have a responsibility to report it to the proper authority, known as whistleblowing. However, in many instances, your employer may not want you to report it, and may attempt to dissuade you or punish you for...
An unusual case of racism in employment
A "typical" case of race discrimination in employment involves the mistreatment of an individual because of his or her race. A black man may be passed over for promotion or lose his job while less capable white colleagues advance. Latino workers are subjected to...
Do you face pregnancy discrimination at work?
In workplaces in America, it is not legal to discriminate against an employee because of pregnancy. Unfortunately for many expectant mothers, numerous employers still do not properly treat their pregnant employees. It may require legal action against them to remedy...