Advocates for NJ and PA
Workers & Their Families
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 common...
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...
If you're told you're losing your job, it's important to better understand the circumstances surrounding your termination. Neglecting to do so can result in a situation in which your legal rights are violated.It doesn't matter if you saw your termination coming or you...
When you're working as a waitress, you know that there are going to be times when people say things they shouldn't. You know that someone might slide you their phone number or be rude to you just because you're female.What you didn't think you'd need to expect was...
