The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is one of many pieces of federal legislation that provides workers in almost every state including New Jersey with standardized, bare minimum rights or protections.Any employer covered by FLSA must pay their nonexempt employees...
Month: April 2020
No, you can’t be discriminated against because of your hair
On your first day of work, you made sure to look your best. You knew that your workplace didn't allow unnatural hair colors, so you took out your bright, pink braids and opted for a more natural blonde. You had your new braids installed just a day or two before you...
Discriminated against for your age? You may have a claim
You've been in your field for around 30 years. You've worked hard to move up the ladder and get to where you are today. Of course, many things have changed in your workplace over the last three decades. The way employees are treated, how you complete your work and...
Can an at-will employee also be wrongfully terminated?
It can create a significant economic hardship if you're fired. A loss of a job can make it hard for a worker to find future employment. You should realize that not all terminations are lawful though. If you've been fired from your job due to retaliation or...
Does New Jersey law prohibit retaliation for whistleblowing?
Everyone hopes to find a rewarding career and a place where they can work and feel pride in what they do. There are instances in which workers find themselves in a dilemma, though. One such instance is if an employee finds out that some type of impropriety is going on...
What are New Jersey’s minimum wage laws?
Almost every state including New Jersey (NJ) has a minimum wage in place. This amount is often characterized as the lowest possible hourly rate that an individual can receive for the work that they perform. While this is generally the case, there are some exceptions...