Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal. However, it is sadly common in the United States. According to official data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), more than 24,000 people filed a sexual harassment claim in 2020 alone. The number...
Year: 2021
Examining “reasonable” employee accommodation in the workplace
A proven New Jersey employment law source makes the following important point concerning workplace discrimination targeting a prospective or current worker’s disability. It sadly notes that many employers “cannot look past a person’s impairment, and only see “can’t”...
Your employer says you underperformed. You know that’s not true.
Following is a hypothetical on-the-job scenario applicable to a New Jersey worker with a proven work history in either a private company or a government agency/department. Notwithstanding its fictional presentation, some readers of this blog post might likely see the...
What to do if your employer is not paying your overtime
If you work for an hourly wage and your employer offers overtime, you should be aware of your rights under New Jersey law regarding overtime pay. That way, if your employer pays you less than you are entitled to, you can take action to seek full compensation for your...