During the holiday season, it's not uncommon for some employers to ask their workers to pick up a few extra shifts so that they can meet their customers' demands. Some employees may work double what they would during any other time of the year as a result. It's not...
Month: November 2018
Can your boss tell you to work off the clock?
Your department has a big project that needs to get done by Monday. On Friday, it's not done yet, despite your best efforts.Your boss tells you that you need to come in on Saturday to get it done in time. If you don't, you'll lose a big client. You think that at least...
Watch for these common forms of workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination comes in many forms. Knowing what discrimination looks like will go a long way in helping you protect yourself. You can't protect your rights unless you know what they are.Here are some of the most common forms of workplace discrimination:...
Experts claim sexual harassment is largely about control
Certainly, sexual harassment may often be sparked by desire or the wish for a romantic relationship. In many cases, people who are in positions of power see opportunities to take advantage of those under them, knowing that employees fear losing their jobs and want to...
Paid sick leave violations
The New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act became effective in late October 2018. Its protections cover the vast majority of New Jersey workers, even those working for smaller employers. The gist of the law is that all protected workers will accumulate at least one hour of...
New Jersey employers should be careful when hiring minors
Child labor laws are enforced by the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. They restrict when and how much someone under the age of 18 is allowed to work, the types of the establishments that they may work for, the tasks they can carry out...
3 questions to ask if you suspect a wrongful termination
Did you get fired, and are you wondering if that firing was actually illegal? While employers in the United States do have a lot of freedom to hire and fire employees as they see fit, that does not mean every situation adheres to the letter of the law. Here are four...
Studies find that African-American women struggle to find jobs
Searching for a job can be difficult for anyone, but some studies have found that it is very tough for one key demographic: African-American women. They face hurdles to employment at an incredible rate.For instance, despite the fact that these women have been getting...
Are you working for a company as a contractor? Here’s what you should know.
Over the past few years, there has been a rise in flexible, short-term employment opportunities. This "gig economy" allows workers to earn money independently, not tying themselves to an employer. Some well-known gig economy jobs include Uber and Lyft car services,...
Study shows that some people are pushing back against ‘MeToo’
The #MeToo movement gave many people a voice to speak out about sexual harassment and abuse. These topics are often emotionally difficult for people to talk about on their own. The momentum of hearing other stories helped people come forward. While many people felt...