Advocates for NJ and PA
Workers & Their Families
Anyone physically present in the United States has certain civil rights. Those rights come from the Constitution, federal law and even state regulations. Police officers are technically agents of the state, which means that they have to uphold the civil rights of the...
Every child in the United States has the right to pursue an education. Even adults can enroll in programs to receive a certificate that equates to a high school diploma or go back to college. Anyone theoretically has the right to pursue an education. However,...
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...
If you a New Jersey employee between the ages of 18 and 70, you have rights against discrimination toward you due to your age. Most people think that age discrimination laws protect only older workers, but in some cases, they can help those who are at the other end of...
There is never a time when it's acceptable to struggle with harassment at work. You shouldn't be discriminated against for your race, gender or other differences, and you deserve to work in an environment where you are accepted and appreciated for the work you do. All...
