Gender discrimination is illegal in New Jersey, but it still occurs in workplaces throughout the state. This type of discrimination can occur at any phase of employment from recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding to job termination. While women have long demonstrated that they are equally able to perform at their jobs as men, gender discrimination still
Most people picture children when they hear about bullying. However, bullying in the workplace is a very common problem. According to Forbes, a 2019 Monster survey found that 94% of employees who were surveyed reported they had experienced bullying at work. Of the respondents, 51.1% reported they had been bullied by supervisors or managers. While
Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act into law on April 24, 2018. This law made significant changes to the equal pay laws in New Jersey and provides more protection than the federal Equal Pay Act. While the federal Equal Pay Act forbids gender-based discrimination in pay for workers, the Diane
The pandemic has led to a demand for personal protective equipment by workers who risk exposure to the virus at their jobs. As the economy and businesses continue to open, workers in a broad variety of jobs are asking for PPE from their employers to protect them from potentially contracting COVID-19. Some employers refuse to
Promotion discrimination is illegal when someone is passed over for a promotion based on an unlawful discriminatory reason. If you have been the victim of illegal promotion discrimination, you may be entitled to recover damages by filing a discrimination charge. The attorneys at Swartz Swidler can review what happened and help you to understand the
Many business owners in New Jersey and Pennsylvania provide short-term disability insurance as a benefit for their employees. Employees who contract COVID-19 and are unable to work may file claims with the short-term disability insurance company to secure benefits until they are able to return to work. Some business owners also choose to purchase additional
Millions of workers in the U.S. have lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While many will find new jobs or be rehired over the next few months, some will not get their jobs back because of having mental or physical impairments that make them less competitive. These people may have a difficult time
Working during the coronavirus pandemic can be scary. Many people have questions about their rights in the workplace, including whether they can wear PPE, remain home when they feel unsafe, and whether their employers can ask about their medical conditions or take their temperatures. Guidance has been issued by several federal agencies about the rights
During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of workers have been laid off from their jobs. Many people who have lost work during the pandemic are independent contractors. While unemployment benefits are generally only available to employees, there are two possible ways you might qualify for unemployment benefits as an independent contractor. One way you might qualify
In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, most employees are paid on either an hourly or salary basis. Employees are generally classified based on the way that they are paid and the types of work that they perform. Understanding the difference between an hourly and salaried worker is important. Both types of payment systems have drawbacks and