Many people have a difficult time understanding why proving a sexual harassment case in court can be hard. Part of the problem is that people confuse the common definition of sexual harassment with the legal one. Sexual harassment that happens on the street such as catcalling is not prohibited, but sexual harassment that happens in
In some cases in New Jersey, people who lose their jobs are eligible to receive unemployment benefits for a certain duration of time. The New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law works as a safety net for workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. If you have lost your job, you might
Even when an action seems like it is unfair, it may be legal. For example, your employer is allowed to change your time card without your knowledge. If you think that it was unfairly adjusted, you should talk to your boss and review the Fair Labor Standards Act to determine if the changes were a
In order to classify you as an independent contractor or as an exempt employee, your employer must first meet specific criteria. If you are misclassified by your employer, you may be cheated out of money on a daily basis. In many cases, it is obvious that a worker who is classified as an independent contractor
Many people around the country feel that they are not being paid what they are owed. If you continually work long hours only to see that your paycheck is less than what you expected, you might be underpaid. Unfortunately, some employers try to cut corners by shaving off hours or engaging in misclassification schemes. Here