An African American who was hired on a second-grade teacher by administrators at Larchmont Elementary School in 2016, filed a lawsuit against her employer and colleagues on May 29. In her filing, she chronicles how her colleagues were hostile and abusive toward her...
When you enter the workforce, it's important for you to know what at-will employment means. Why? If you are ever hired for a job where at-will employment is an option, you need to protect yourself. At-will employment means that practically zero notice has to be given...
Filing a wage complaint against your employer is well within your rights, especially if you have solid evidence that your wages have been tampered with in any shape or form. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was created by the federal government to protect employees...
By Chris EmrichOften, a workplace injury will leave an employee incapable of immediately returning to work. If a treating doctor takes you out of work, you might be without income for a few weeks or months while you undergo treatment. Employers will rarely continue to...
When you start a job, there's a good chance your employer will request that you review and sign an employment contract. If they don't, it's a good idea to ask if they can provide you with one.With an employment contract in place, you have a clear understanding of what...
No one wants to be the victim of sexual harassment, but you could find yourself in this position. If this happens at work, it's critical to take immediate action.In addition to telling the harasser to stop, report the incident to your human resources (HR) department....
By Chris EmrichAs outlined in a prior blog post, the most important benefit available to injured workers is medical treatment for the work-related injury. Treatment must be provided by your employer if it is reasonably necessary "to cure and relieve" the injury....
The Equal Pay Act is an important piece of legislation that helps protect the pay that employees receive. It states that women are to be paid the same as men if they work in similar jobs in the same company. The jobs do not have to be the same, but they must be at...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is designed to protect an employee who needs to take a leave of absence to bond with a new child, receive treatment for a personal illness or care for an injured or sick family member.Once you realize that you qualify for FMLA,...
If you suffer any type of on the job injury, there are some key steps you can take to protect your legal rights in New Jersey. Start with the following: Check yourself for injuries Administer first aid Call 911 for help, if necessary Report the accident and your...
