Wrongful terminations can happen for many reasons. An employer may terminate a person who did not like their sexual advances, or they might terminate someone who is "getting older" unfairly.For any instance where a person is terminated unfairly, there is a potential...
Month: May 2019
Why do so many employers discriminate against older workers?
Despite the increased awareness of workplace discrimination thanks to the #MeToo movement, some demographics feel that their work problems aren’t getting any easier. Even though there’s been a massive push against employers that display signs of sexual harassment and...
Does your employer require you to work off the clock?
If your employer requires you to work off the clock, it's important to better understand why this is the case and what you can do to protect your legal rights. Neglecting to take action will have an adverse impact on your life, as you're putting in hours that you're...
Why summer is a common season for overtime mistakes
While employers have the potential to make mistakes or deliberately avoid overtime payments to workers throughout the whole year, there are certain times when it becomes more apparent. It is around these time periods that you should be paying very close attention to...
Your rights at work if you have a disability
Disabled workers have rights in the workplace. Whether you have a permanent or temporary disability, you have the right to work at a job and not face discrimination because of your disability. Today, we will review the rights that disabled workers have on the job so...
Whistleblower retaliation: Take these steps
Although it's not the ideal situation, if you come across wrongdoing at your place of employment, you may realize that it's your duty to blow the whistle on your employer.There are many reasons why some employees turn their heads, including fear of retaliation. For...
Steps to take if being denied proper breaks at work
The law in New Jersey does not explicitly force companies to provide their employees with breaks for rest or to eat. This means that employers must follow federal rules and laws regarding breaks while on the job. Today, we will explore the steps you should take if you...