What Are The Different Types of Employment Contracts

Some workers have employment contracts with their employers, which are agreements about the terms of their employment. An employment contract can be anything from a simple oral agreement to a long written contract. Employment contracts may be implied, oral or written. The attorneys at Swartz Swidler assist people with understanding their contracts and enforcing their

What Are Unfair Labor Practices?

Employers and unions that engage in conduct that is prohibited by the National Labor Relations Act or other labor laws commit unfair labor practices. These rules may apply to interactions between the union and the employer. They might also apply to individual workers who are treated unfairly by a union or an employer. If you

What is Collective Bargaining?

Union members normally view unions as a way for them to communicate and negotiate with their employers on a level playing field. Collective bargaining refers to the way in which the workers bargain together to make a deal about the conditions of their employment. Collective bargaining has a goal to make bargains or deals to

Discrimination Against Parents in the Workplace

Some people face discrimination at their jobs because of their status as parents. Parents are not expressly protected against workplace discrimination under federal law, but some parents may have claims for discrimination. If you believe that your employer has discriminated against you because you have children, you might want to talk to the employment lawyers

What Costs Can My Employer Deduct From My Paycheck?

While some employers deduct the cost of supplies and uniforms from their employees’ paychecks, and others deduct money to pay for cash register shortages or breakage, these deductions are not always legal. Some states, including New Jersey, forbid these types of deductions by employers from their employees’ paychecks. In states in which these deductions are