You don't expect to be exposed to sexually explicit material in your workplace. However, despite the policies in place by your employer, some employees may ignore the rules. Should you come across sexually explicit material at work, you need to handle the situation...
Month: September 2019
A mild brain injury can damage a victim’s career
Throughout of our daily lives, we are constantly at risk of serious injury but mostly manage to avoid physical injuries. However, driving cars, casual impact sports and even our work environment all present threats to our health.This is particularly true when we...
You have options if your employer violates wage and hours laws
The New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller published a report in January. It shed light on how some of the biggest wage and hours laws violators in the state receive tax incentives to operate here. The agency argued that the New Jersey Economic Development...
How to determine if you were fired using just cause
Having a job is a rewarding experience until your employer fires you out of the blue. Was your release considered part of larger layoffs? Are you an at-will employee? Or, were you wrongfully terminated by your employer? If you belong to a union, you cannot be let go...
Paid vacation and your legal rights as an employee
When you agree to become an employee of a new company, it's critical to sign an employment contract that outlines the terms and conditions of your arrangement. Furthermore, an employee handbook will help you understand your company's stance on a variety of subjects,...
How to prove pregnancy discrimination at work
Finding out that you are pregnant is one of the most exciting times in life. It can turn stressful quickly if your employer discriminates against you when they find out you are going to have a child. It is illegal for employers to discriminate against their employees...
The two types of workplace sexual harassment
Despite federal and state laws in place to protect against workplace sexual harassment, this remains an issue among many workers throughout the country. As a victim of sexual harassment, it's important to take immediate action. Tell the harasser that they need to...
What are your rights as a contractor?
With the gig economy growing by leaps and bounds, more people than ever are working as independent contractors.As a contractor, it's easy to believe that you don't have many rights. While you're not treated in the same manner as an employee, you still have legal...
An overview of employee misclassification
It is not uncommon for a company or employer to misclassify the people who work for them. This is most often done so by mistake, but there are times when a company might misclassify an employee on purpose. When an employee is misclassified, he or she misses out on...