As an employee, you're in line to receive a variety of benefits. However, should your employer misclassify you as an independent contractor, you'll miss out on many benefits, along with other privileges.Here are just some of the benefits you could lose out on: Health...
Year: 2020
Is that sexual harassment or just flirting?
Flirting with members of the opposite sex happens all the time. It happens in schools, at the bar, at work or over the phone. It's often something people embrace and enjoy. It can be thrilling, and it's the way that many relationships progress from just being friends...
Do independent contractors ever qualify for overtime pay?
As someone who works as an independent contractor or subcontractor, your income largely depends on the projects you accept. Your rights and obligations are different from those who have a formal, ongoing relationship with an employer as employees. Contractors have to...
Sexual harassment takes on many forms
When most people think about sexual harassment in the workplace, inappropriate touching is the first thing that comes to mind. And while that's one of the most common forms of sexual harassment, there are many others that you need to be aware of. Here are some of the...
How to deal with a job loss the smart way
Losing your job suddenly can bring a huge amount of chaos into your life, and you may now have worries regarding how you will be able to continue paying rent or keep up with your mortgage payments. You may also have concerns about being able to afford basic living...
What types of workers are most apt to be sexually harassed?
Sexual harassment is, unfortunately, a far too common phenomenon in the workplace. Some types of workers tend to be more vulnerable to sexual harassment more than others.The risk of sexual harassment tends to be higher in places in which a person works for...
What protections do you have under the Fair Labor Standards Act?
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...
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...