Advocates for NJ and PA
Workers & Their Families
You work in an environment where you're expected to receive tips. You've always made good money, but something that has frustrated you is how other workers sometimes slack off but still get a share in your tips. You spoke with your employer about it, and they decided...
If you are an employee at a New Jersey company and you are witness to certain legal violations or have knowledge of ways your company is illegally skirting the law, you may be able to seek protection under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA). Similar to...
Waiters and waitresses work hard. Here in New Jersey, the tipped wage for servers is only $3.13 an hour, with the wait staff's tips supposed to make up the rest of the gap toward the $11 minimum wage. That disparity can make servers feel like they have to allow...
You had been doing a great job at work. You just received a raise, and you had been promoted to a higher position. Things were going great, other than the coworker who wouldn't leave you alone. Something that you weren't expecting was to make an allegation of sexual...
You probably know that it's unlawful to retaliate against an employee for filing a human resources complaint or taking steps to communicate their concerns. Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for employees to face retaliation after doing so. Retaliation is the most...
You worked overtime for the last three weeks, but when you got your paycheck, you were surprised to see that some of the overtime wasn't listed. You have to clock in manually each day, and you made sure that all your time stamps were written down and printed out, so...
When there is something unsafe or illegal going on at your company, you may want to bring it to someone's attention. New Jersey's Conscientious Employee Protection Act provides workers with special protections if they have to make complaints about things going on in...
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...
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...
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...
