Workers sometimes discover that their employers have broken the law. They are then in a very difficult situation. If they do nothing, they could be at risk of prosecution when the criminal activity later comes to light. Additionally, their job could be at risk if the...
Retaliation
Should I mediate a dispute with my employer?
Employees do not always have a good relationship with their employers, which can happen for several reasons. Whether they are unhappy with a coworker or have resentment over wages, conflict is inevitable in any environment, including employment. When you think of a...
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...
Retaliation Guidelines Under Review
According to Equal Employment Opportunity laws, retaliation is "when an employer unlawfully takes action against an individual in punishment for exercising rights protected by any of the EEO laws." The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) does not handle all...