Applicants and employees who are disabled are protected against employment discrimination based on their disabling conditions under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Disabled workers can ask for reasonable accommodations that can help them perform the tasks of their jobs. Determining whether or not a requested accommodation is reasonable can be a sticking point for
DetailsMost people know that discrimination refers to being treated unfairly as compared to how others are treated. While discrimination might be unfair, it is not always illegal. Unlawful discrimination occurs in the workplace when someone is discriminated against based on their protected characteristics, and this type of discrimination can happen at any time during the
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While most employers in the U.S. are required to comply with the minimum wage and salary requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, employers located in states with higher minimum wages must instead comply with the more generous state laws instead of the federal minimum wage law. Under federal law, employers must pay a
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Many employers in New Jersey classify certain workers as exempt employees. While statutory, non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime for hours worked beyond 40 in a week under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), exempt employees are not. The FLSA mandates that most employees should also be paid the minimum wage. Since New Jersey’s state
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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that applies to state and local employers and certain private employers. Companies in the private sector must comply with the FMLA when they have 50 or more employees who work within 75 miles of each other. Not all employees who work for covered employers
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Many New Jersey employees work for employers that are covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Employees who meet the eligibility requirements are entitled to unpaid time off from work for qualifying reasons, including their serious health conditions, care for seriously ill immediate family members, and more. A covered employer must provide
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Some employees who take medical leave from work question whether they should return. Some employees might want to quit their jobs while they are out on leave. There are several things you should consider when you are thinking about quitting your job, including practical matters and legal issues. The first concern will likely be your
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If you were injured while working at your job in New Jersey, you can file a claim with your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier. Employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect employees who are injured at work or develop occupational diseases as a result of their working conditions. Here is some information
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Unfortunately, some employees in New Jersey suffer harassment based on their protected characteristics at work. Harassment is a form of illegal discrimination and should not be tolerated by employers. If you are being harassed at work based on your protected characteristics, it is important to understand your rights. Here is what you should know about
DetailsQualifying employees who work for covered employers might be eligible to take leave under both the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and New Jersey’s Family Leave Act (FLA). New Jersey’s state law is more generous than the FMLA because it offers paid leave while the FMLA offers unpaid leave. Employees can combine leave
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