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When Can Workers in New Jersey Sue for Discrimination?

Discrimination in the workplace remains a persistent issue for countless employees in New Jersey. From unfair treatment to outright harassment, workers often face many challenges that undermine their rights in the workplace. Fortunately, New Jersey provides legal protections under state laws that often go beyond federal statutes. Understanding when you can sue for discrimination in…
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Signs of Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Unfortunately, even with strict laws in place, age discrimination is still quite common in the workplace. Anyone can face age discrimination at work, but among...
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Is Being Asked on a Date by a Coworker Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment is illegal. That is why people who engage in sexual harassment can face harsh consequences. Today, more and more people understand what sexual...
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The Effects of Workplace Discrimination on Employees

The Equal Pay Act, the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act are all federal laws that...
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Disability Discrimination in the Workplace

Workplace discrimination takes many forms. For example, a worker or job seeker could be discriminated against because of their color, race, age, or sex. A...
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How to Prove Unlawful Termination

Proving Unlawful Termination When an employee is unlawfully terminated, it means they are discharged for an illegal reason. In New Jersey, an employee who is...
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Retaliation for being called as a witness is unlawful

What is My Legal Protection if I Refuse to Lie About a Co-worker’s Discrimination Claim? An individual who has been discriminated against and files a...
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Caregiver discrimination is unlawful

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues Guidance on Employment Discrimination Based on Caregiver Responsibilities Caregiving is quite common in the United States of America. Apart...
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What is a salary history ban?

Can an Employer Ask Me About My Current or Past Salary? Most job applicants are faced with the question, “How much are you currently making?”...
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Sexting is Sexual Harassment

Unwanted Sexting May be Grounds for Legal Action Sexting is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photos via mobile phone. Sexting can occur...
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Hair Discrimination, Based upon Hair Style, is Illegal

Congress Passed a Bill to Ban Discrimination Based on Hair Hair discrimination is a huge problem in the United States of America. Policies that prohibit...
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Did your Criminal History Prevent you from Getting a Job?

New Jersey Job Applicants are Protected Against Discrimination on the Basis of their Criminal History One of the hardest things in life is looking for...
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Suffer a Workplace injury?

Mistakes to Avoid When Dealing With a New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Claim There are several ways an employee can suffer a workplace injury. Many people...
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When Can Workers in New Jersey Sue for Discrimination?

Discrimination in the workplace remains a persistent issue for countless employees in New Jersey. From unfair treatment to outright harassment, ...
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What is Imputed Income in a New Jersey Divorce?

One of the aspects considered during a divorce case is the financial standing of both spouses. The court looks at ...
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What is At-Will Employment in New Jersey?

If you are an employee or are seeking employment in New Jersey, you may have encountered the term “At-Will employment” ...
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Who Pays the Bills While Divorce is Pending in New Jersey?

During a New Jersey divorce, financial responsibilities such as mortgage payments, credit card debts, rent, and utility bills do not ...
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Debunking Common Myths About Wrongful Termination in New Jersey

As an employee in New Jersey, you have probably heard of the term “wrongful termination.” However, while this term gets ...
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Child Custody Mediation: A Guide for Parents

Decisions about child custody are critically important. As parents, you want to ensure you get it right. However, disagreements about ...
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